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Driver Ed in a Box Supports the Boy Scouts(28)

On Monday, August 30th, Driver Ed in a Box® once again made a donation to the Boy Scouts of America at their Sam Houston Area Council in Houston, Texas.
Patrick Barrett, former Scouter, and President of Driver Ed in a Box® (http://www.driveredinabox.com), the course that guarantees new drivers that their first year of driving is [...]

Driving Tips - Comfort Zone(48)

Next time you’re behind-the-wheel, consciously observe your “comfort zone” for your following distance.  At what distance you actually feel threatened, anxious, uneasy, afraid?  Three seconds?  Two seconds? One second?  Be honest here - make an accurate assessment.
Then repeat that process with your student.  You want to discover what her “comfort zone” really is.
If either of [...]

New Driver Ed law in Texas(1)

Beginning March 1, 2010 Senate Bill 1317 requires individuals age 18to 24 to complete an approved driver education course.  The good news is that Driver Ed in a Box® meets the criteria of an approved course under Section 521.205 of the Transportation Code.
The statute specifically states that a driving safety course (usually used for ticket [...]

Coaching Tip - Visually Clearing Intersections(0)

This should be review for you all, but it’s worth repeating.  Why?  Because one-third of all collisions occur at intersections.
Remember, from a stop you clear the intersection with the Commentary “Clear left, clear right, clear left”.  While you are moving the Commentary for clearing an intersection is “Clear left, clear right”.
What about the center?  Yes, [...]