Category: Driving News

A drunken rider was arrested in central California for riding on a horse. A video from the California Highway Patrol shows an officer using a patrol car to guide the riderless horse home. The rider had an open container of alcohol and was arrested for DUI. The laws that apply to drivers and alcohol also cover individuals riding animals. Impaired riding, even on a horse, poses risks to both the rider and others on the road.
The presence of alcohol and horses on the road poses significant safety risks to both riders and other road users. Even though horses are powerful animals, they can easily get spooked and cause accidents, putting themselves and others in danger. It is crucial to avoid combining alcohol and horses on the road to prevent any potential harm or mishap. If you didn’t know not to drive a horse while under the influence we can help you at A-1 Driving Schools.

A jury has recently found that Werner Enterprises and one of its driving school subsidiaries should pay over $36 million in damages related to a 2018 discrimination complaint. The complaint claimed that Werner refused to hire a deaf driver and denied him a reasonable accommodation. In response to the allegations, the carrier denied them in a court document filed in 2018 in the U.S. District Court in Nebraska. However, a spokesperson for the company expressed their disappointment with the decision made by the jury and stated that they are considering an appeal.

It is unacceptable for a driving school to discriminate against anyone, especially on the basis of a disability that they cannot control. Deafness is one such disability that should not be a cause for shame or exclusion. We strongly believe that Werner’s decision to deny the job to the deaf individual was unprofessional and unfair. We hope that you and loved ones have never went through an experience like this and if you have A-1 Driving Schools is here to help.

During the afternoon of Wednesday, a head-on collision occurred, and it was suspected that the driver was impaired. Further investigation revealed that the driver had been arrested less than 12 hours earlier for suspicion of DUI in a distinct incident. At approximately 1:10 p.m., the driver’s vehicle veered into the inside lane, then into the median, and ultimately into oncoming traffic, resulting in a collision with another vehicle head-on. At least two commercial vehicle cameras captured the collision, which the sheriff’s office shared with KSL 5 on Wednesday evening. Sgt. Spencer Cannon reported that, in total, five vehicles were damaged in the crash, but the driver sustained the most significant injuries and was airlifted to the hospital.

This is a devastating crash and an awful experience for anyone to go through. We hope the people in the other cars are recovering speedily.  This just shows had bad a crash can be, we are glad that the crash wasn’t bigger but there should have never been a crash in the first place.  We need to minimize drinking while driving because of outcomes like this. If you have been in a situation like this came to A-1 Driving School and we are glad to help with all your driving needs.

As we all know, it’s Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, every year hundreds of people lose their lives due to accidents on the road during this time. However, we don’t want to discourage you from having fun. We just want to help you stay safe. If you’re planning on driving, please make sure to have a designated driver or stay sober. With so many people traveling, the roads can be particularly dangerous. So, let’s make sure we take all necessary precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.

Longview police have arrested a man from Estacada, Oregon, for driving under the influence and driving in the wrong direction. The suspect is now facing multiple charges, including obstruction, resisting arrest, and DUI. The incident took place when the individual was operating a white Isuzu box truck in the wrong direction on Tennant Way east. The incident occurred when he was driving a white Isuzu box truck in the wrong direction on Tennant Way.

Driving the opposite way is so dangerous. Hundreds of people have been killed because of driving the wrong way, let alone DUI’s. Try to stay safe on the road and drive the correct way, although it sounds obvious this happens when people drive under the influence. Stay safe on the road and if you need class to help with that A-1 is here for you with driver’s education, defensive driving, and more.

Two minors were discovered to be intoxicated. The young couple, who were attending high school, drank alcohol before the male took the female out for her first driving lesson, even though neither of them had a driver’s license. At first, they denied having consumed alcohol, but the female eventually confessed to having had a white claw. The breathalyzer test administered by the police officer revealed that she had blown nearly twice the legal limit for adults, which contradicted her earlier statement.

You should never drink while learning how to drive. Driving under the influence is so dangerous and doubling the limit puts you and everyone on the road in danger. You shouldn’t trust that for your driving experience before taking your test. Go to a trustworthy driving school like A-1 for Drivers Education.

Orlando Lopez Vasquez, previously charged with DUI, ran a red light and drove the wrong way in his pickup truck, hitting a car and killing three out of four people in that car, all were family members. The fourth person in the car has been taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. In his previous crash in 2020, he drove over the curb and almost hit a Florida trooper in a parking lot. He had his license revoked for six months and took court-ordered DUI classes.
We hope the driver in the crash is recovering from this devastating crash. We also hope that the family and friends of the victims are doing well. DUI and risk reduction courses should help you get back on the road safely. A-1 is offering both of these at your speed. In cases like Vasquez, he might need more than DUI classes. He might need help with his alcohol intake.

In October 2022, Martinez was taken into custody by the police for being found in a parked vehicle with the engine running outside a bar in Edmond. Recently, he pleaded guilty to the charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Martinez has expressed remorse for his actions and has issued an apology to his family, friends, and constituents who have supported him during his tenure serving House District 39 for the past seven years. He has also fulfilled his court-ordered obligations prior to his plea and has accepted responsibility for his actions. Martinez is now making efforts to move forward from this incident.

We respect his apology, and hopefully, he finds a risk reduction program near him to help him move on from this incident. If you are in a situation like this A-1 is always here for you.

The recent revelation of a Massachusetts driving school owner caught offering bribes to an examiner is deeply concerning. The 61-year-old proprietor is sentenced to 6 months in prison for allowing multiple unqualified applicants to obtain driver’s licenses. The thought of unqualified drivers operating on the road is alarming and poses a significant danger to other drivers and pedestrians.

At A-1, we recognize the dangers that come with allowing inexperienced and unqualified drivers on the road. We strongly believe that no driving school should take such risks and endanger the lives of drivers and passengers alike. We sincerely hope that you and your loved ones remain safe and unharmed due to the presence of fake licenses.