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When You Are Driving in the Winter in New York It is important to make sure your vehicle is in […]
We just had our first major snow storm of the winter and there was plenty of ice and snow. Many […]
Let the Thanksgiving Festivities Begin! Thanksgiving Traffic is on the rise! One thing is for sure this holiday weekend, Thanks […]
Have you ever been driving and a deer jumps right out in front of you crossing the road? Well it’s […]
It’s September and it’s School Time! Tomorrow is the 1st day of School for many. That means it’s School Time […]
Well the end of summer is upon us again and that means it’s Labor Day Weekend this 3 day weekend. […]
Have you ever been on the highway just driving along when *WHOOSH* down the white line comes a motorcycle? This […]
Are you ready to party this 4th of July? So are we and lots of other people are too! Lets […]
Now is the time to start thinking about your Memorial Day Getaway Plans. How do you avoid Holiday Traffic? AAA […]
There is a rain storm coming tonight with strong winds predicted! I thought what a great time to give some […]
When was the last time you changed your cabin filter? I can tell when I did mine….tonight! The oil light […]
When should you drive during a snowstorm? We are preparing for a massive snowstorm in the northeast! Driving during a […]
Are you tired of endless circling at the mall or even the grocery store trying to find the perfect parking […]
It’s Thanksgiving Holiday weekend! Do you know the best time to leave? Thanksgiving, that time of year when millions of […]
In the last 3 days 5 children are dead because people aren’t stopping for the school bus! When a school […]
TRICK OR TREAT!!! It’s that time of year again and the kids will be out getting candy so here are […]
Halloween is right around the corner and most people have their costume planned but have you given any thought to […]
Did you know that this week is passenger safety week? What exactly is passenger safety week? Well what better way […]
Have you heard about Real ID? No? Well if you haven’t you should have! The Real ID Act of 2005 […]
It’s September and it’s School Time! Today is the 1st day of School for many. That means it’s School Time […]
This Labor Day Weekend 2017 is shaping up to be one of the busiest on the roads. We can look […]
It’s that time of year again, the sun is out and it is HOT. Yesterday I stopped at a light […]
In fact, Some 34.4 million Americans driving this Independence Day weekend, and there’s probably a BBQ at the end of […]
Today is a record breaking high for temps in NY. It’s a whopping 95 in the shade in NYC , […]
Road rage doesn’t just happen on the road. It can happen in parking lots too! I’ve decided to call this […]
Now is the time to start thinking about your Memorial Day Getaway Plans. AAA projects that 41.5 million people will […]
Road rage is incredibly dangerous. When emotions take over our driving the consequences can be dire. On Wednesday a man […]
Another Nor’easter set to barrel down on the Northeast over the next 2 days. And on the 1st day of […]
March 17th is almost upon us again. According to legend, St. Patrick banished the snakes from Ireland. This St. Patrick’s […]
Recently in the North East we have had 3 back to back snow storms. These storms have knocked out power […]
The Big Game is here, Super Bowl 52! Weather you are an Eagles or a Patriots fan we all LOVE […]
Weather you are a Patriots or Eagles fan be careful driving! This years Super Bowl certainly won’t disappoint with it’s […]
Right now in the Northeast we are experiencing an incredible cold snap where temperatures in the negative teens! This is […]
The odds of getting into a driving accident increase during periods when there are more cars on the road, or […]
The days just before Christmas, as people rush to buy presents and travel to holiday destinations, can be more dangerous […]
Thanksgiving, that time of year when millions of Americans hit the road to see family and eat turkey! The 2017 […]
Did you know that in New York city over a 15-day span in June and July, motorists killed four people […]
Did you know that this week is passenger safety week? Well what better way to think about the smallest passengers […]
It’s September and School is open! Today is the 1st day of School for many. That means there are plenty […]
This Labor Day Weekend 2017 is shaping up to be one of the busiest on the roads. We can look […]
I was driving the other day in a state with relaxed helmet laws. I saw a motorcyclist in a tank […]
So far this summer there have been 26 kids left in cars that have died and summer isn’t over! It […]
Kim Kardashian decided to post a picture of her adorable son, Saint West, in his car seat….the only problem is […]
Some 34.4 million Americans are expected to travel by car this Independence Day weekend, and there’s probably a BBQ at […]
We try and protect our children from everything! How often do we really think about car seat safety? Car accidents […]
How many times have you just been driving and WHAM someone cuts you off! Instant ROAD RAGE! You can chose […]
Now is the time to start thinking about your Memorial Day Getaway Plans. An estimated 38 million Americans will be […]
My husband was driving to work the other day when BAM the rear window just shattered, exploding glass! Luckily no […]
Did ever notice that after a snowstorm when you 1st hit the road your car seems to shake. I noticed […]
Did you clean off your car completely after the most recent storm? Some people didn’t and not only does it […]
You can now get 5 points for tickets issued at railroad crossings in NY. If you want to learn more […]
This years Super Bowl certainly won’t disappoint with it’s array of commercials, parties and adorable puppies but lets not forget […]
More than 103 million Americans—the most on record—are expected to travel for the year-end holidays, according to AAA. This represents […]
New Years Eve is almost upon us and here are some sobering thoughts! With an average of 140 deaths (based […]
Well if you are here in the NY/CT/NJ area like me you know that Winter is here! I don’t know […]
It has become a cold winter here in the north east and it is important to keep your baby warm, […]
Climate changes don’t just affect you they also affect your car! You wouldn’t go outside without your coat so don’t […]
148.7 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving, an increase of one million travelers compared […]
The autumn is upon us and leaves are everywhere, here in NY we have even had our first snow! With […]
We at DDD are excited to announce our new online Defensive Driving Class for New Jersey! We have expanded our […]
It’s September (almost October) and School is open! That means there are plenty of school buses out on the road. […]
This Labor Day Weekend is shaping up to be one of the busiest on the roads. Last year saw records […]
Temperatures are heating up! It’s supposed to be in the 90’s tomorrow. Did you know that the inside of a […]
Now is the time to start thinking about your Memorial Day Plans. An estimated 38 million Americans will be joining […]
Operation Safe Stop is on April 21, 2016! Did you know that an estimated 50,000 motor vehicles illegally pass New […]
Spring is here folks and with it comes pollen! I don’t know about you but I sneeze when pollen gets […]
On Feb 22nd 2016 at approximately 3:15 pm Scott Hahn, of Hamilton NJ, rear ended Timothy O’Donnell and 5-year-old Bridget […]
Check out our online class Mitsubishi is set to show off it’s new techno savvy EV crossover at this years […]
New Years Eve is almost upon us and here are some sobering thoughts! With an average of 140 deaths (based […]
The days just before Christmas, as people rush to buy presents and travel to holiday destinations, can be more dangerous […]
AAA Travel forecasts 46.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday, a 0.6 […]
It’s the season of beautiful leaves, but also of them falling off the tress and getting rained on. Wet leaves […]
TRICK OR TREAT!!! It’s that time of year again and the kids will be out getting candy so here are […]
Well as promised here is a short playlist of some motorcyclist and cyclists hit by texting drivers: want to learn […]
The weather is getting cooler (and sometimes warmer depending on the day) and autumn is here. With shorter days, cooler […]
It’s that time of year again! Whether you call it Columbus Day or the newly adopted Native People’s Day it’s […]
Volkswagen Group of America CEO Michael Horn testified in a congressional hearing today. He said that hardware changes and software […]
Just when I thought I had seen it all I was driving the other day and I saw a man […]
Most of the time when we talk about texting and driving we talk about the risk of crashing but have […]
Well it’s that time of year and the deer population is on the move. According to statistics from the National […]
Just in case you have been under a rock and haven’t heard the news about the Volkswagon Emissions Scandal allow […]
The weeks go on and none of the mom’s on this “reality” show have learned not to be on the […]
Well summer is officially over, tomorrow is the 1st day of the Fall Season and with that comes pumpkin everything, […]
I was driving the other day in a state with relaxed helmet laws and I saw a motorcyclist in a […]
The other day I was driving and I saw a toddler on a motorcycle. I thought to myself is this […]
I have done some blogs recently about how people have been driving the wrong way on the road and causing […]
So there I am driving down the road when I have the dreaded sneeze attack! I personally cannot sneeze with […]
When someone is convicted of a DWI/DUI their car is sometimes fitted with an interlock device that won’t allow a […]
The Federal Government is expected to require that state driver’s licenses meet minimum security standards to board even domestic flights […]
The other day I read an article about a woman who was pulled over because someone reported that her 1 […]
Well the end of summer is upon us again and that means it’s Labor Day Weekend this 3 day weekend. […]
Well it’s still the 1st week of school and just in case you didn’t think I was being serious about […]
Many NY school started today and there were plenty of school buses out on the road. Did you know that […]
Summer is almost over and school will be starting up again soon. Some school districts are staging drunk driving accidents […]
Caitlyn Jenner was in a fatal car accident in February. It was a multi car accident where a car that […]
When you’re out on the road how many times do you see a bicycle and think “Oh no why aren’t […]
Queens Boulevard AKA The Boulevard of Death is getting a $100 million makeover as part of Vision Zero. Mayor Bill […]
Well just when I thought I would get a break from writing about these people….last weeks episode was a treat. […]
Did you know that in England on October 1st 2015 a new law will come into effect banning people from […]
On Friday Night a Chinese Food delivery man, Yongshun Bu, rode his electric bicycle into oncoming traffic in the Holland […]
Recently, On August 7th of this year, Tess Keegan of Waccabuc was charged with second-degree vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated, […]
Have you ever stopped to think about the computer system in your car? I’ll give you a second…..OK now what […]
I have said in the past that you never ever EVER put a rear facing child seat in the front […]
OK for once I’m not writing about Teen Mom 2 BUT last night on The Real Housewives Of Orange County […]
Warwick NY Police reported that 2 students were killed, and 2 are clinging to life, in a drivers ed vehicle […]
Tragically 4 Bridesmaids died when their limo was T-boned by a drunk driver in a pickup truck on Saturday July […]
Ok Leah Messer Calvert and her then husband Jeremy Calvert are not the poster children for safe driving. They drive […]
Last time we talked about the emotional driving piece, now let’s talk about over filling your car so that you […]
So I watched episode 3 of MTV’s Teen Mom 2 (Season 6!) and they have got to be kidding. In […]
I had another sleepless night and decided to watch TV. Well here is another installment in the newly named “REALLY […]
The other day I wrote a blog about the mom I saw driving in the parking lot with a kid […]
It has happened yet again and this time the woman did this on twice in one day. The baby was […]
On Staurday Country Music Star and American Idol Winner Carrie Underwood’s dogs managed to lock themselves and her infant son […]
Who doesn’t remember when Britney Spears decided to do this? Well i Saw something similar the other day! I was […]
The other day I put up a blog about teen drivers being more distracted than originally thought. The numbers of […]
The other day I put up a blog about a dangerous trend amongst teens, Car Surfing. Just in case you […]
Did you know that teens have the highest crash rate out of any age group! I know that when I […]
Car surfing has become a new thrill seeking behavior predominately done by teens. This may seem asinine to most people […]
Some 34.4 million Americans are expected to travel by car this Independence Day weekend, and there’s probably a BBQ at […]
We all know the tragedy that was the death of Paul Walker, but does the rest of the cast drive […]
Alright so last night when I was exhausted I flipped on the TV and what do I see but the […]
On Monday June 18th in Colorado a family was traveling down I76 when the tire blew and the driver lost […]
We talk about distracted driving all the time, especially in our online class The other day as I was driving […]
Can you imagine being in your car and not having any music on a long drive? I think I would […]
Most of the time we think about road rage when we think of emotions and driving but that is not […]
The other day I wrote a blog about driving while exhausted and how it is the 2nd largest cause of […]
So there I was the other day with the baby and my husband in the car driving to the farm […]
Alright people I feel very strongly about drunk driving and have put together a YouTube playlist of some of the […]
Well it was very rainy last week in my neighborhood and the surrounding areas, leading to accidents. This got me […]
We talk about getting your car ready for winter but what about summer? Well summer is fast approaching so it’s […]
This is Ruthie Alcaide. She was on MtV’s 8th season of The Real World (Hawaii). Ruthie was filmed driving drunk, […]
So the other day I put up a blog about Farrah Abraham’s boyfriend texting while driving. Then I noticed that […]
So last night I wasn’t feeling well and decided to watch some mind numbing TV. MTV’s Teen Mom OG, for […]
I was in a parking lot with the baby the other day when a car came speeding through the parking […]
There is a campaign spreading on the internet called “Not Without My Left Shoe”. The idea is that if you […]
So we covered babies in hot cars but what about pets? Some people don’t have children and even if they […]
I have put together a YouTube playlist for you to illustrate my point about children being left in hot cars. […]
Just the other day the baby and I were out running some errands when we got back to the car […]
Recently I told you why taking selfies while driving is a horrible idea, well I put together a YouTube playlist […]
I’ve decided if taking a picture of yourself is a “selfie” then taking a picture of anything else is an […]
The other day I was driving in my town and I saw a car full of women all taking pictures […]
The other night I had just got the baby settled and decided to have a cup of tea. I had […]
As I mentioned in an earlier post it is extremely important to keep a child rear facing as long as […]
Did you know that people make lots of mistakes when they put their children in car seats, well this can […]
Did you know that the safest place for your child is rear facing in the back seat until at least […]
Recently there have been many stories of accidents occurring at railroad crossings. It is important to obey all railroad crossing […]
There have been stories lately of people trying to race trains or go around the safety crossing gates, this is […]
Earth Day is upon us and what better way to help save the planet than an electric car! So what […]
When we think about distracted driving the first thing that comes to mind is the phone. Usually we talk about […]
April kicks off Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Nationwide police are out in force cracking down on distracted driving. Please enjoy […]
In Westchester, NY police are cracking-down on distracted driving. From Friday and lasting through Wednesday, April 15 as part of […]
In a previous blog I wrote about red light cameras and told you that there is controversy surrounding them. Here’s […]
So you’re sitting at a red light watching cars turn left in front of you when one last car squeezes […]
Have you been driving down a street at night when all of a sudden you see the guy/girl on the […]
Have you ever hitchhiked or picked up a hitchhiker. I must admit I did it when I was younger and […]
One of the most important aspects of driver safety is notifying others around you what your intentions are. The best […]
Most of the time points are a good thing they help you win games but not on your driving record! […]
Cars are not the only vehicles on the road that have rules! I k now that most bicyclists don’t like […]
We also share the road with motor cycles. Want to learn more about it? Take our online class Here are […]
Trucks & Buses can be intimidating and even frightening but did you know that passenger vehicles are at fault in […]
Recently I did a blog about driving through puddles well here’s some videos of why you need to do this […]
Well the snow seems to have stopped and the rain is here! Also with all the melting just how deep […]
Recently I blogged about road rage so I thought I’d show you some examples of what not to do! Be […]
How many times have you just been driving and WHAM someone cuts you off! You can chose to ignore it […]
Recently I did a post about some of the most historic traffic jams. Again I despise being stuck in traffic […]
My friend Fred had this up on his FB page and said I could repost it here for all of […]
I did a recent blog post about traffic in the USA. There are some cities that are worse then others […]
Recently I did a blog about bad drivers in other countries. I know we here in the USA get a […]
Recently I did a blog on where bad drivers in the USA are located, it ranged from NJ, CT, NY […]
Ever been stuck in one of those blindingly hot, summer traffic jams on INSERT NAME HERE? How many games of […]
According to Wikipedia, traffic congestion occurs when a volume of traffic or modal split generates demand for space greater than […]
The USA is a big place but believe it or not some cities are worse then others in terms of […]
Driving in a foreign country is generally hair-raising. If you’re lucky, you’ll be on the side of the road you’re […]
I’ve heard it in NY time and time again that people from NJ, CT, any other state but NY have […]
Last time we talked about North America but what about the rest of the world. There are many different dangerous […]
North America has some dangerous intersections and the most dangerous is in Pennsylvania, according to data from the National Highway […]
We all know the perils of drinking and driving and driving while under the influence of illegal drugs, but have […]
Did you know that we can train you to become a defensive driving instructor? Along with the training we provide […]
Take a look in your local neighborhood and you might notice more roundabouts/traffic circles popping up instead of stop lights […]
The Super Bowl is today and that means some great commercials besides the food and football. There have been some […]
Google in past years has begun to expand beyond its home turf of Internet search and advertising, seeking to extend […]
Google is set to have it’s new Google Car on the road ASAP. The original plan was to have the […]
Well if you are here in the NY/CT/NJ area like me you know that tomorrow into Tuesday we are expecting […]
The other day I got into the car and there was a light on the dashboard I hadn’t seen before, […]
Last time I gave you tips on how to drive in the snow but did you know that there are […]
Wouldn’t it be great if we could all fly south for the winter or be like bears and sleep all […]
In a previous blog I told where Black Ice is most likely to form but what do you do if […]
Black ice, sometimes called clear ice, refers to a thin coating of glazed ice on a surface. While not truly […]
Old man winter is here and unfortunately for those of us in the snowy areas it is time for winter […]
Have you ever turned on your windshield washers only to be met with no fluid and the harsh screech of […]
It has become a cold winter here in the north east and it is important to keep your baby warm, […]
Waking up in the morning to an ice covered car is frustrating and time consuming. Here are 5 tips on […]
The other night I was driving and I noticed that I wasn’t able to see as much as I normally […]
I think we have all seen the commercial of the drunk couple walking down the street, while police camouflaged in […]
There is a new campaign in Chappaqua, NY to keep drivers off their phones; Hands Off the Phone and On […]
There are so many parties over the holiday season, from the office Christmas party, to family gatherings culminating in the […]
Are you tired of endless circling at the mall or even the grocery store trying to find the perfect parking […]
It’s that time of year again, time to get a tree and get it home to decorate. This is my […]
Last time I wrote about changing the blades once every six months but what can you do to help keep […]
Winter is here folks and you can count on us to help you through it! People often don’t think about […]
I got up the other morning and with baby in tow went out to the car only to find a […]
Winter’s fast approaching, and with the snowy season dead ahead, it’s important that your headlights are as clean and clear […]
After 10 years at war, U.S. soldiers are returning from the front line to fight another battle: unemployment. It’s a […]
Winter is here and that means it’s time to think about spending money on winter tires (formerly snow tires) or […]
Have you seen the news lately? Well if you have you know that winter is not only approaching it is […]
As we all know Thanksgiving is one of the most stressful times of year to travel but most people do! […]
Climate changes don’t just affect you they also affect your car! You wouldn’t go outside without your coat so don’t […]
I have mentioned before that I am a new Mom, my daughter is now 3 months old and I have […]
Let’s face facts both drunk driving and distracted driving cause accidents, injury and death but which is the lesser or […]
A recent study by AAA and The University of Utah shows that hands free technology isn’t necessarily make driving any […]
Sharing the road with bicycles, trucks, motorcycles and buses seems reasonable because they are other vehicles. Drivers tend to think […]
Have you seen the commercial where a man is driving and thinking aloud and almost drifts into another lane but […]
New York’s texting while driving laws are some of the toughest in the country and they are going to get […]
Whether or not you have children, it is a good idea to learn how to drive near them in order […]
In our share the road series so far we have covered bicycles and motorcycles but how about trucks & buses. […]
In a previous blog I wrote about sharing the road with bicycles, well they aren’t the only two wheeled vehicles […]
Defensive Driving is driving in a manner that utilizes safe driving strategies to enable drivers to address identified hazards in […]
Drivers and cyclists: If there’s ever been an oil-and-water combination, this is it. We both use roads; we’d both prefer […]
GPS and other in-car displays are great for getting us from point A to point B, and some high-end vehicles […]
The weather is getting cooler and autumn is on its way. With shorter days, cooler temperatures and inclement weather, now […]
We’re not quite at the flying car yet but there are advances in technology that are making driving safer for […]
Driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the day. Why you ask? Well the simple answer is because […]
Have you ever been in a parking lot and tried to fit into a space only to see someone parked […]
Driving while tired can be fatal. The best way to avoid driving tired is to make sure you have enough […]
Did you know that performing routine maintenance on your car can not only extend the life of your car but […]
Allstate has published it’s list of the top 200 cities in the USA by how often they file collision claims. […]
Did you know that NHTSA has an entire website dedicated to keeping children safe in cars? They have topics from […]
The hustle and bustle of everyday life can really take its toll. It is all too easy to succumb to […]
Taking a road trip this summer? Games are a great way to pass the time and not all of them […]
Rain is blamed for thousands of accidents yearly. Many of these accidents are preventable, but are caused by drivers who […]
Texting and driving is a dangerous problem especially among teens, it leads to countless accidents and deaths on the road. […]
Well it’s May and even though it feels like summer here in NY really it’s Spring! I went out to […]
Pets are a part of our families but they can make driving a hazard. 8% of pet owners admit to […]
When we think about distracted driving we usually think about cell phones, but what about eating? 70% of drivers admit […]
Did you know the legal limit in NY state for drivers over 21 is .08 Depending on your weight, gender […]
It’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and one of the biggest factors in distracted driving is texting and driving. Did […]
There is so much technology in the world around us it is easy to get distracted. Now Google is bringing […]
When you hear of someone losing control of their car, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, they […]
If you have been on the roads recently, you will understand why this post is titled “Pothole Nation”. Potholes everywhere!!!!! […]
Think back to the 1980’s and 1990’s. In all of the TV shows and movies created back then, the future […]
In 2013, 286 people died in traffic accidents. The new year has just begun and there have already been 11 deaths […]
As a New York driver, it is important to remember that driving while using any device is ILLEGAL and can […]
New Years Eve is a holiday well known for drinking the previous year away, and welcoming in the new year […]
Well known actor Paul Walker, age 40, passed away as a passenger in a tragic car accident due to speed […]
December. Temperatures drop and rain showers turn to snow showers. It can be really beautiful out when there’s snow on […]
The new Mayor of New York City has many battles to fight, but one battle that is building momentum involves […]
It’s a sunny afternoon, you and little Johnnie are off to the park for some quality time. You back out […]
We are often asked the question, does teaching this class really help reduce accidents? Well, 30 other states offer some […]
We’ve all heard about those wacky Sunday Drivers out there (someone driving too slow ), or some teenage driver weaving […]
At Defensive Drivers Discount we spend extra time covering this subject in our defensive driving class because of the importance […]
Everything is getting so fast paced now, sometimes you feel like you have to do 3 things at the same […]
Welcome back! You’re reading this, so you are probably trying to figure out if you should take this class. That’s […]
The folks here at Defensive Drivers Discount are happy to have this website! As one of the Founders of Defensive […]
