Beginning drivers get behind the wheel and as soon as they look up the road their brain goes into a “mini-shock” and says “Holy Cow! How am I going to get this great big car into that little bitty lane?” Okay, those may not be the exact words but that’s the type of translation that’s […]

For some reason, I cringe because I feel the need to address this topic. How stupid can you be to think that you can “beat the train”. But, the other day that is just what happened here in the Houston area. A 20 year old young man drove around a crossing guard that was blocking […]

Recently we had some early morning fog roll in and it created an interesting learning experience for some unprepared drivers. On one patch of highway, just east of Houston, 22 separate crashes involved over 50 vehicles. Why? Fog. So what do you think is more dangerous? A lot of fog or a little fog? Okay, […]

As we approach New Year’s Eve, many folks turn their attention to the party (or parties) they will attend or host. It’s a good time to note that the most important element of avoiding a situation leading or causing a DWI has to do with WHEN you make the decision. Many folks talk about making […]

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Teen Safety Week, as designated by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), begins October 17 and goes through October 24th. Although NHSTA is emphasizing areas of concern such as safety belts, distracted driving, riding with minors and night driving, according to Patrick Barrett, nationally recognized expert in driver education and training, “NHTSA is on […]

With the release of the newest version of Driver Ed in a Box®, Driver Ed in a Box® has expanded its content on the dangers of texting and driving. Oprah Winfrey, the Jonas Brothers and Allstate are just some of the celebrities and corporations who have joined the fight against the dangerous and often deadly […]

According to a report aired by KHOU-TV, a Houston police officer involved in a fatal crash was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash. “No one is above the laws of physics” said Patrick Barrett, author of the popular Driver Ed in a Box® course that teaches parents how to teach […]

On Monday, August 30th, Driver Ed in a Box® once again made a donation to the Boy Scouts of America at their Sam Houston Area Council in Houston, Texas. Patrick Barrett, former Scouter, and President of Driver Ed in a Box® (https://www.driveredinabox.com), the course that guarantees new drivers that their first year of driving is […]

George Foreman was a big hit when he met with Driver Ed in a Box