Just in time for Memorial Day weekend traffic tickets, New York drivers now have the option of completing a defensive driving course on the Internet. That’s great news for New Yorkers who are facing a possible driver license point suspension, as the course reduces up to four points on their driving record from tickets they have received within the past 18 months.

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“You mean this isn’t the DMV?”

That’s a question we hear quite a bit at Driver Training Associates.  So why do people think that we’re the DMV?  It must be because we provide traffic school, driver education, and license reinstatement courses.  We’re not exactly sure why so many people assume that traffic schools and other similar programs are run by the state Department of Motor Vehicles, but hopefully this article will set the record straight on that subject. Read the rest of this entry

It is never a good feeling when you see those flashing red lights in your rear view mirror.  Now what do you do? The process can be a bit confusing, but if you make the smart move and choose to take a defensive driving course to keep the violation off your record this guide will help simplify things: Read the rest of this entry

You might not have ever heard of “DADAP,” but this course is a little-known way for Texas drivers to earn an automatic 5% discount off their automobile insurance. Everyone is looking for ways to cut expenses these days, and this is an excellent way to do it. Read the rest of this entry

Two fatal crashes that have occurred recently along the same stretch of roadway in Winter Haven underscore the fact that many local teens are ignoring the extra margin of safety they could benefit from by wearing their safety belt. Read the rest of this entry

“I just got a traffic ticket driving down I-35 in Waco between Austin and Dallas.  What should I do?  I live in Dallas and can’t make it back to Waco to take care of it.”

This is a common occurrence and most individuals have either never received a traffic ticket or don’t remember the proper procedure on what to do. Read the rest of this entry

The National Safety Council is campaigning to ban the use of cell phones by drivers. This article discusses the dangers and statistics to back up the non-profit group’s efforts.  Please check the link below and let me know what you think.

http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE50B3PF20090112