Posted by Pat Barrett on October 20th, 2010 | Categorized as Driving Saftey | Tagged as driver safety, nhsta, teen safety week
Teen Safety Week, as designated by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), begins October 17 and goes through October 24th.
Although NHSTA is emphasizing areas of concern such as safety belts, distracted driving, riding with minors and night driving, according to Patrick Barrett, nationally recognized expert in driver education and [...]
Posted by Pat Barrett on March 18th, 2010 | Categorized as Uncategorized | Tagged as driver safety, Driving Laws, texas driver laws
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 [...]
Posted by Pat Barrett on January 7th, 2010 | Categorized as Driving Saftey | Tagged as driver safety, driving tips
Most folks have already made up their New Year Resolutions. Mine are be more patient, listen better, take Max for more walks, wonder if the Texans will EVER make the playoffs (but I digress). Everyone has rules about conduct and personal accountability. That’s where the notion of a MUST rule has greater impact than a [...]
Posted by Pat Barrett on January 7th, 2010 | Categorized as Driving Saftey | Tagged as driver safety, driving tips
Hey, in case you haven’t heard, the weather outside is frightful. Before you decide to abandon you pet at home make sure you ask yourself “Is this trip necessary?” If the weather’s bad that usually means poor visibility, slick road conditions, traffic delays - all sorts of things you wouldn’t have to deal with if [...]