Smart Motorist predicts the number of elderly drivers (age 70 and over) in the United States will triple in the next 20 years. Americans are living longer but ability to drive longer is often debatable and dependent upon individual health and circumstances. Senior citizens cling to their keys as a sign of independence but how much […]
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The test results are in – Texas ranks 33rd out of the 50 states for having the most knowledgeable drivers. According to the GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test scores, Texas scored an average of 78.6 percent. More than a quarter of drivers tested in our state failed the test. It is these drivers who increase the risks […]
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Talking on a hand-held cell phone while driving is banned in 10 states, but it’s not in Texas. Texting while driving has also been banned in a number of states, but not in Texas. This could all quickly change if a proposed House bill becomes law. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y., recently introduced legislation that would […]
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The battle continues. Texas motorists have handed over more than $103 million in fines since red-light cameras were installed back in 2007. Lawmakers argue that these cameras reduce your risks of an intersection car accident in Carrollton or elsewhere in Texas. Some in the public have a different view. They claim the rising revenue totals only prove […]
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