“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

Defensive driving courses in Texas started out for insurance discount purposes only.  Eventually, it was written in the law where Texas drivers had the option to take a TEA approved driver safety course (a.k.a. defensive driving) to keep a traffic ticket off of their driving record.  The benefit to selecting this option is that it keeps users from accumulating points which can cost them significantly financially in the event of multiple tickets or accidents in the form of DPS or insurance surcharges. 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