5 Ways to Stop Distraction on the Road
Distracted driving is dangerous. Of that, there is no doubt. Over 3,000 people died in 2019 from distracted drivers. However, the road itself can be distracting. Indeed, with the accessibility of mobile technology always in reach, there is no end to distractions. In fact, the best way to stop distractions on the road is to […]
Should 18-year-olds Drive a Big Rig? NMA E-Newsletter #685
The minimum age to obtain a commercial driver’s license and drive a tractor-trailer within state boundaries is 18 in all states. Federal guidelines require the driver of 18-wheelers to be at least age 21. That appears to be changing. With the passage of the November 2021 $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Act, Congress requires the Federal […]
Driver Courtesy Month—How did you Rank on the “Are You a Courteous Driver?” Quiz: NMA Weekly E-Newsletter #667
Thank you to everyone who participated in the “Are You a Courteous Driver?” quiz during the NMA’s September Driver Courtesy Month. We had nearly 2500 respondents participate from across the US and Canada. New Jersey and California led with the number of respondents, respectively. Thank you also for taking the time to test your courteous […]
9 Tips for How to Choose a Driving School
Learning to drive a motor vehicle is often considered an essential step in becoming an adult. Driving a car allows greater flexibility and helps solve many transportation issues and challenges. Driving is also a great skill to know, and besides, it’s fun! The most critical factor of becoming a successful driver is learning how to […]
Bad Drivers are Taught, not Born That Way
By NMA Member Bob O’Connor Editor’s Note: This post first appeared as NMA E-Newsletter #472 from January 2018. The information still rings true! If you are interested in receiving the NMA’s weekly E-Newsletter, subscribe today! “Johnny will get better as he drives more,” said the mother of a 16-year-old who was beginning to learn how […]
Lane Courtesy or Law–A California Cultural Examination
By California NMA Member Norman Risch Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared as an NMA E-Newsletter #439 in June 2017. If you would like to receive the NMA E-Newsletter every Sunday in your inbox, subscribe HERE. While the NMA has been increasingly promoting left lane courtesy for years, I can compare several states in which […]
Extreme Winter Driving
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Don’t get iced by winter! As winter sets in, the roads can become a treacherous place for a vehicle. Heavy rain, snow, sleet, black ice, and ice can create a whole new world on the road than what most are used to driving on. Driver’s Ed didn’t teach you […]
9 Ways Motorists Can Be More Proactive Against Car Accidents
By guest writer Erik Abrahamson For any motorist, the risk of car accidents is an undeniable reality. Despite doing everything we can to avoid them, sometimes they just happen. Still, as a motorist, you can take certain steps to remain proactive against car accidents. These nine tips can help you both avoid an accident on […]
Top 5 Ways to Get Cheaper Car Insurance for your Teen Driver
By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach Getting cheap car insurance for your teen or new driver can be a hard thing to do. New drivers are really expensive to insure, you would do anything to get a better deal on this type of insurance policy. Right! New or teen drivers have no driving record and […]
The 5 Critical Steps You Have to Take after a Traffic Accident
A traffic accident can be one of the most stressful events in a driver’s life. As with most things, prevention is a lot cheaper than cure: you should always try to adopt safe driving habits and be careful on the road so that you’re not exposed to unnecessary danger. However, you’re not the only one […]