Because distracted driving has become a serious problem across Texas and across the country, the Texas Legislature has added a new wrinkle to driver’s education courses that they hope will change the culture and bring awareness to the problem. Since September 1, any teenager who applies for a driver’s license will be required to take a one-hour course on distracted
While the trains aren’t usually the first choice of commuters nationwide these days, they are still used to carry passengers and transport materials nationwide, as well as internationally to Canada and Mexico. Thousands of trains crisscross the State of Texas carrying all sorts of freight, including crude oil and natural gas, and they pass through large and small communities, creating
It is more likely than not that everyone reading this will be involved in a vehicle accident in Texas at some point. Not only are we a very large state with a lot of highways and long distances between cities and towns, but according to at least one study, Texas has the third-worst drivers in the country. The odds are against you
Most drivers own cell phones, and unfortunately, many drivers are tempted into using their phones while driving. Most drivers using smartphones while driving do so because they believe they can do it safely, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Drivers Aren’t Just Texting While approximately 61% of drivers admit to texting while driving, this is by no means
