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178MPH in Forsyth County

 

Over the weekend, there was an incident involving a driver that was caught speeding on Ga. 400. The driver was operating a Ferrari and was reportedly traveling at a speed of 178 miles per hour. This was a significant violation of the speed limit, as the car exceeded the speed limit by more than 100 miles per hour. The incident was reported by deputies who were patrolling the area and were quick to respond to the situation.

178MPH is a speed you should never try to achieve. It’s important to remember that driving at excessive speeds can be dangerous and potentially life-threatening, not just to the driver but also to others on the road. We encourage everyone to drive responsibly and abide by the set speed limits for the safety of others. If you ever need help understanding the speed limit or anything else A-1 Driving Schools is here to help with Driver’s Education classes.

Driving Instructor Asks Student Inapropriate Questions

A driving instructor has been put into custody After asking a student inappropriate questions during a lesson, a driving instructor was arrested. The student claims that while she was driving, the driving instructor asked her where she lived and began searching for her location on Google Maps. According to the warrant, the instructor allegedly inquired about the girl’s need for drugs and offered to “hook her up with his plug in Willimantic if she ever needed anything.” The girl says the man asked her if she was a virgin. Her instructor made her feel extremely uncomfortable. The girl stated in the warrant that the instructor twice asked her if he could hug her after she appeared visibly distraught. According to the warrant, he also offered to drive her home and asked for her phone number. The instructor was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 21.

This is not acceptable behavior from any teacher, driving school, or school. Actions like this driving instructor’s should never be tolerated, and if you are experiencing this from any teacher, tell someone. If this were to happen to you just know A-1 Driving Schools is here to help. We hope that this never happens to anyone again, either teen or adult.

Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Hit-and-Run DUI

Michael O’Farrell, 33, was found guilty of DUI, which caused harm to a motorcyclist. Officers from Sparks Police arrived on the scene and discovered the victim, a 28-year-old man, lying on the road with serious wounds. He had multiple fractures in his left leg and pelvis, a brain bleed, brain swelling, and abrasions. O’Farrell fled the scene before the police arrived. The police were able to identify his truck from a description provided by witnesses. He was later taken into custody. Charges of hit-and-run and reckless driving were brought against O’Farrell. Deputy District Attorney Brett Dieffenbach argued for the counts to be run consecutively and for a sentence of 40 years with parole eligibility after 16 years. O’Farrell driving at two-and-one-half times the legal limit, showing a complete disregard for the victim’s welfare and the lifelong physical and cognitive issues the victim continues to suffer.

The police haven’t stated anything about the cyclist and we wish that he is ok. O’Farrell was driving with a high level of alcohol in his blood. It is said that he was driving at one and a half or two times the legal limit. Driving when being far over the legal limit of alcohol should not happen. It can end in serious consequences as we see with what happened to O’Farrell and the motorcyclist. A-1 Driving Schools has a Driver’s Education course to show the rules of the road and how to avoid this situation to your best.

 

 

Vehicular Manslaughter with a Car and Electric Bike

A 42-year-old Carlsbad woman was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter in a crash last August involving a Toyota 4- Runner and an electric bicycle, police said Wednesday. The woman on the bike was 35 years old with her 16-month-old child. Thankfully the baby was found to be uninjured. 42-year-old Lindsay Turmelle, with suspicion of vehicular manslaughter after an investigation by the CPD Traffic Division and the California Highway Patrol’s Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team, Turmelle was officially charged. The driver pleaded not guilty. Now the police are speaking to the witnesses.

This is an awful situation that left a baby without a mom. We hope the baby finds its home and the family recovers from this awful experience. You can help with getting rid of situations like this by learning the rules of the road and attending driver’s education. If you need somewhere to take a driver’s education course, A-1 Driving Schools offers in-person and online classes so you can take classes however you want.

13-year-old Killed in DUI

 

 

Jesse Purser, a 13-year-old girl, was killed in a DUI in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Lewisville Middle School, the school she attended, will have a balloon vigil for her as she was well-loved around the school. Jesse was riding in a truck when the driver lost control and crashed into a lawnmower. Jessie was thrown from the truck and died. Troopers say 19-year-old Christopher Mullis was driving on Homestead Road near Rock Hill around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. They say Mullis ran off the road, and his truck hit Christopher Kernaghan, killing him. Kernaghan’s wife says her son, who was also on the lawnmower, is in the intensive care unit with serious injuries. She says her husband was the only one who worked in their home, and they need help caring for their four children. Mullis is currently in jail facing felony DUI charges.

No one should ever go through the pain of losing someone because of a DUI. Along with Jesse’s school, we are wishing well for her family as they go through this time of grief. We hope this never happens to you, but if it were to happen  A-1 Driving Schools has a great DUI school to help you through this tough time.

Benefits of Taking Driving Lessons From an Instructor

 

 

To become safe drivers, students need the guidance of skilled and experienced instructors with the necessary education and expertise to teach them relevant and valuable knowledge. These instructors provide instruction on the appropriate protocols and procedures for navigating various environments, thus improving the safety of their students. Through sharing their knowledge and experience, instructors help make the process of learning to drive less daunting and more manageable for students. There are many other great aspects of having an Instructor teach you how to drive.

At A-1 Driving Schools, we offer courses that are taught by highly experienced instructors who are skilled at helping students overcome the challenges of learning how to drive. With our team of knowledgeable instructors, you can rest assured that you will receive the support you need throughout your driving lessons at A-1 Driving Schools.

Driver Unconscious with Baby in Backseat

 

Around 8:30 pm., Pelham Police received a call about a car driving erratically on Dutton Road. The officers searched and found a car stopped in the middle of Deer Hill Circle. 44-year-old Jon-Brad James was found and placed under arrest after a local police officer found him “unconscious” and “slumped over the wheel” in the middle of the road on Deer Hill Circle in Pelham. On top of these two charges, he is being charged with endangering the welfare of a child. The baby was found unsecured in the back seat.

He was charged with a DUI. In the state of Georgia a DUI charge would require you complete DUI school, complete a drug and alcohol evaluation and 40 hours of community service. Hopefully you will never be encounter with this charge, but if you are A1 Driving Schools has your back.

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Bus Driver Facing DUI and Child Endangerment Charges

 

On May 24th, in Stevensville, Montana, a bus carrying children veered off the road and crashed into a serval fences. A homeowner stated she saw the bus crash into her fence, go several feet into the yard, reverse, and then overcorrect into another fence before driving away with the children still on board. The Montana Highway Patrol arrested the driver and she has pending charges like DUI and child endangerment. Fortunately, none of the children sustained injuries, but the incident has left parents understandably worried.

Hopefully the bus driver could go through the DUI treatment program and grow from the mistakes. Hopefully she can get the knowledge she needs for this to never happen again, and she understands what she did wrong.