The goal of defensive driving is for a driver to be aware and cautious while on the road. To do this, a driver must utilize safe strategies that help him/her identify any potential hazards before they occur so they can react accordingly to avoid an accident and protect the lives of other road users! The defensive driving methods are not restricted to traffic rules and practices. They are habits that should be developed and perfected over time to make driving a safer experience for everyone on the road. The first step to defensive driving is being aware of your surroundings at all times. This means keeping your eyes peeled for any potential hazards, such as animals or objects on the road, and being ready to react when necessary. With defensive driving classes, you can improve your skills and reduce risks by learning to anticipate situations before they arise. You will...

It's never pleasant to get a speeding ticket, or any kind of traffic citation, but it's something that happens to most drivers. One in ten drivers in the United States is stopped for speeding every year, and about 70% of those receive citations. It's a terrible smudge on your driving record and this is one of the reasons many find it so annoying and frustrating. On top of that, a traffic violation ticket can be quite costly when it leads to increased rates or hidden fees from your car insurance company. Not to mention the cost of the ticket itself, which may be a hefty sum. Furthermore, if you obtain too many citations, your driving license may be revoked. To summarize, there's simply nothing pleasant about a traffic citation.

Learning To Drive Online In Texas If you are learning to drive or about to get your driving permit and live in Texas, we have a course for you. It's a new online program developed specifically for Texas.  For teenagers just learning to adults needing extra practise, North Metro Traffic School online driver's education program can help.  We have partnered with the leading provider of teen driving curriculum in the country.   It's fun, easy and very informative.  This Texas course will cover rules of the road, what to do in certain situations, traffic signs, parts of the car, defensive driving and much, much more.  Enrollment is easy and you can click here to be taken to our registration page.   Let us know how we can help you get your license in Texas and please drive safe.  

Learning To Drive In Florida - Take New Programs Online Learning to drive is an exciting time for teens and a nervous time for parents. In Florida, parents and teens have many options when it comes to the education aspect of the driver's education programs.  North Metro Traffic School has one of the most successful and largest online teen courses in the entire State.  Taking the classroom portion of driver's education online is a great way for new driver's to learn because it is done at your own pace.  Many students fear in school lessons because their peers are all around. Not with online driver's ed.  In Florida, students can now take the curriculum portion of drivers ed online to learn everything they need to know about the rules of the road, defensive driving and how to become a safe driver.   This course covers a lot but chapter testing...

Learn To Drive Online Now In Georgia Are you 15, 16 or 17 years old and trying to find the best place to learn to drive?  If so, taking an online Joshua's law course is the best way in Georgia to take driver's education and pass your DDS exam.  North Metro Traffic School has partnered with the #1 provider of online driver's ed in the country.   Since 2008, our school has helped thousands of students learn to drive through our online programs.  Now this same program that was started in Georgia, is available in all 50 States.    In Georgia if you are trying to obtain your license and you are under 17 years old, taking a driver's education course is mandatory.  It is a 30 hour program that will teach you everything from the rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, what to do in the case of...

Driver's Ed In Florida Now Online Learn the Rules of Driving Online Students in Florida now have many options when it comes to learning to drive.  Many students will still take the programs in person but many now are learning the basics through an online driving school class like the one offered by North Metro Traffic School.  Having helped thousands of students learn to drive in person through their defensive driving programs in Florida, our school is now offering the classroom portion of Drivers Ed online.   Classes are reasonable and students really enjoy the flexiblity of being able to learn and take the course anywhere, anytime.  Because of Florida's strick driving laws, it is always a good idea to check with your local DMV to see if North Metro's classes will qualify.  If the online portion doesn't, it's great practise and many students will pass their test first try...

Atlanta Victim Impact Panel? A victim impact panel is a 2 hour group session that involves speakers and students.  The organizers of the panel will facilitate a meeting and students will listen to a group of individuals about how alcohol and drugs have impacted their lives.  Many of the stories are very impactful and are designed to show students the dangers of alcohol and how it can ruin not only your own life but others around you. Many people are killed on the road every year, and in the United States you can lose your license if you do not obey road rules. When you are convicted of DUI offenses in Georgia, you will be required to attend a Victim Impact Panel in Atlanta where you will receive proper counseling and further driver education. The course is similar to support group held for AA for alcoholics or for drug abuse,...

Panels for Impaired Drivers Many years ago Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD) created this program to demonstrate just how deadly driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol can be and how an individual's actions can affect so many other people around them.  Victim Impact Programs typically consist of panels of speakers that come together to share their stories with offenders that have recently been arrested for a variety of Alcohol and Drug related offenses.   Each invited guest spearker will talk to the audience about how a DUI and other offenses have impacted their life.  Typically a question and answer portion is held and can really help others by sharing or learning more about what it takes to turn your own life around. Many offenders in Georgia are now required to attend a Victim Impact Panel to meet the conditions of their probation. Victim Impact Panels are held all...