December 2023 – A-1 Driving Schools | 19 Locations in Atlanta, GA

Tips to Drive with Cyclists

Sharing the road with bicycles can be confusing and challenging for drivers. To help, here are some tips for safe and effective highway sharing.

1. Use caution when turning – Cyclists ride on the right side of the road, so be aware of their presence and avoid hitting them with a sudden turn.

2. Pass slowly and with caution – Always give ample room for your car to safely pass and travel ahead of cyclists.

3. Stay out of bike lanes – When driving, make sure to avoid the bike lanes while pulling over or parking, even if it’s just for a moment.

4. Give them space – Some state laws require drivers to leave at least three feet of space between their car and the cyclists.

5. Yield – Always give the right of way to bikers.

6. Don’t assume – Not all riders are proficient, so be prepared for sudden swerves, abrupt braking, or even falls.

7. Watch out for children – Children riding bicycles are smaller and harder to spot on the road, so be extra cautious when driving near them.

Just remember, drive safe and with caution, and if you have anymore questions A-1 is here for you!

Teenage Girl Murder by DUI

68-year-old Jerome Cox, hit senior Olivia Pugh with his SUV in Kennesaw along Ben King Road Friday. The force of the impact sent Pugh flying into the woods. Pugh died from her injuries on Sunday. He has been charged with vehicular manslaughter.  Cobb County, where students held a moment of silence for Pugh Tuesday. “It makes me sad,” student Daniel Thompson said“She was at the beginning of her life and just got killed like that.” You could see the grief on students’ faces Tuesday. A Cobb County District official wrote, “It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Harrison student Olivia Pugh. Our hearts are heavy, and we will keep Olivia’s family, friends, and the entire Harrison community in our thoughts, knowing the loss will be felt even more this holiday season.” Grief counselors were on campus on Tuesday.

We pray for the kids at this Cobb County school, and we also pray for her friends and family. This is such a traumatizing event that no one should go through. This just shows us the importance of driving safely. If you need to learn the rules of the road safely A-1 is here for you with all of your driving needs.

Woman Urinates and Sings Gospel Songs DUI

 

A woman in the Florida Keys led police on a high-speed chase, reaching speeds of up to 110 mph. However, this became dangerous as she drove past a half-mile marathon. The driver eventually crashes into a construction area. 41-year-old Courtney Apps was caught and then urinated on herself and then started playing gospel songs before being taken into custody.
We are glad everyone was safe and we hope that she gets the driving help she needs. If you or someone you know has just experienced a DUI A-1 Driving Schools has top of the line DUI school to help you get back on the road.

Chevrolet Crashes into Building and Sets on Fire

A man was arrested in Beach Park for DUI after crashing into a building, causing a Chevrolet Silverado to catch fire. Good Samaritans saved the driver and a passenger. Both were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver was cited with DUI-alcohol and reckless driving and is required to appear in court on Jan. 24, 2024.

We hope the driver and passenger have recovered from this gruesome crash, we also hope that the driver takes a good DUI program that helps him deal with his DUI. If you are ever under the influence, do not drive. Ask a trusted friend, or call a company like Uber to get you to your destination safely. If you ever chose to drive while under the influence and were sentenced with a DUI A-1 is here to help with our DUI school.

Tiffany Haddish Second DUI Arrest

Georgia state prosecutors have filed a motion to modify Tiffany Haddish’s bond conditions after her second DUI arrest. They want her to be prohibited from using drugs and alcohol, and to be tested weekly for these substances. Haddish was arrested last Friday morning for falling asleep at the wheel, in Beverly Hills, California, and charged with DUI. This is almost two years after her first arrest for a suspected DUI in Georgia. Haddish’s representative has declined to comment on her latest arrest. The Beverly Hills Police Department received a call about a woman who was found in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle stopped in the middle of Beverly Drive. Haddish had performed the night before at a Thanksgiving community event. She addressed the DUI arrest during a stand-up set in Long Beach, joking about praying for a man in a uniform. On Monday, Haddish told Entertainment Tonight that this would never happen again.

We believe that the state prosecutors made a good decision by trying to prohibit her from drugs and alcohol. Offenders that don’t respect DUI laws should either get their license revoked or have drugs or alcohol prohibited from them. If you ever experience a DUI and need help don’t know who to contact A-1 Driving Schools is here for you.

How to Merge Lanes

These are 6 step to be the best at merging lanes!

  1. Match the speed of highway traffic as you travel on ramp.
  2. Be aware of your surroundings! Check mirrors and blind spots.
  3. Flick your blinker signal on to let other drivers know you plan to shift lanes.
  4. Speed up or slow down slightly if a vehicle is right beside you, positioning your vehicle to enter an open space.
  5. Merge gradually into the neighboring lane by following the path of the merging ramp.
  6. Don’t forget to give a friendly “thank you” wave to the driver who gave you space to help you merge safely.

Make sure to do step 6, and if you have any more questions about driving we are glad to help you at A-1 Driving Schools.

How to Parallel Park in 9 Steps

Have you ever wondered how to parallel park? Here’s the correct way.

  1. Position your car.
  2. Check your mirrors.
  3. Start backing up.
  4. Straighten the steering wheel.
  5. Begin turning your steering wheel to the left.
  6. Check how close you are.
  7. Adjust your position.
  8. To exit, put the car into reverse.
  9. Turn your steering wheel to the left.

If you need a more in depth tutorial of how to parallel park don’t be afraid to ask us questions, A-1 Driving Schools is here to help!

What to do at a Stop Sign

  1. When you approach a stop sign, you should stop your vehicle before the line marked on the road
  2. In case there is no stop line, you must stop before the marked crosswalk
  3. However, if there is no crosswalk, you should stop within three meters of the intersecting roadways, taking care not to obstruct pedestrians crossing
  4. Even when there is no Stop sign, you must stop before entering a main road from a service road, alley, driveway, or parking lot.

12-year-old Boy in 1 Hour Car Chase on Forklift

A 12-year-old boy from Ann Arbor has been placed in juvenile detention after stealing a Construction Genie Telehandler from Forsyth Middle School and leading police on a dangerous one-hour chase in Michigan. The boy hit ten parked vehicles during the pursuit and was taken into custody before being placed in a juvenile detention center. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but this was an extremely dangerous situation that could have resulted in serious harm. A criminal investigation is currently ongoing.

Hopefully, the boy understands the severity of his actions and learns from them. Due to his age he will not be attending any driving courses. In the future we hope attends a good drivers education program and can fully learn how to drive safely. If you need a program like to learn how to drive, A-1 Driving Schools has you covered with our driver’s education program.