Tag archive for ‘Driver Education’

Driving Tips - Checking the Rearview Mirror Before Slowing(0)

Yes, this is not a new concept for you. This is simply a reminder to continue to build this habit. As you approach an area where you know your student is going to have to slow (for a light, a turn, etc.,) use your eye-check mirror to monitor her eye-movement. Does she check the [...]

Driving Tips - Fluid Search Pattern(0)

Fluid Search Pattern - Most of the time a beginning driver tends to focus only on what is front and, unfortunately, that focus often lasts longer than two seconds and becomes a fixed stare. Since we addressed “breaking the fixed stare” with the last article, this time we are going to discuss how to make [...]

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 [...]

How to Get Prompt Customer Service from Driver Ed in a Box(0)

Please call 1-800-562-6405 or email customerservice@driveredinabox.com for prompt customer service.
If you email me by clicking “Reply” to this email you may not hear from me in a timely manner.  I simply do not schedule checking this email on a regular basis.
I admit that I am sort of “anti-tech” in parts of my life. I have [...]

Changes Affecting Driver Education For Minors(6)

Representative Phillips has introduced House Bill 339 in the Texas legislature.  There are parts of this bill that I believe will help produce safer drivers in Texas and parts that will not.  I am grateful that Representative Phillips has introduced this bill and hope that the parts of the bill likely to produce safer drivers [...]