Category: Driving News

The screenshot above shows just a slight fraction of the all the major holidays, and the DUI arrests that come along with them. This chart was made by the Ohio State Highway Patrol to show the OVI(operating a vehicle impaired) arrests from 2023. That year, Saint Patrick’s Day ranked fourth in the number of these cases of any holiday. Then, last year, the number of people caught driving drunk or high on St. Patrick’s Day spiked up even more.

This shows what all can happy in one day when people drive impaired. St. Patricks Day was the only single day holiday and showed a great amount of crashes. Days like these remind us the great impact driving has on our society. If you have recently needed help from a driving school A-1 Driving Schools is here to help!

Green EVERYWHERE, music, dancing, and drinking are aspects of St. Patrick’s Day we cherish, and these traditions have been going on for years. As you’re reading this blog you may not drink today, are planning to drink later, already drank. Either of three are fine, but if you were planning to drink today, have a form of transportation to help you get to places with out running the risk of a DUI. We hope everyone has a great St. Patrick’s day. Stay safe!

If you have any driving questions or needs don’t be afraid to contact A-1 Driving Schools!

*High-beam headlights should only be used in specific situations*

– Use high beams when visibility is poor and there are no other vehicles in front of you
– Use high beams when you are 200 feet behind a vehicle and its back lights do not illuminate the road enough for you to see
– Use high beams when you are 500 feet from oncoming traffic and need the high beams to see the road
– Use high beams responsibly and only when necessaryeet from oncoming traffic and need the high beams to see the road. Remember to use high beams responsibly and only when necessary.

More than 500 people are killed and 60,000 injured in parking-lot crashes every year. To try and minimize the injuries of you and others, follow these five steps.

1. Slow down

Easing up on your gas pedal is a great way to improve parking-lot safety. It’s a good idea to drive no faster than 5 to 10 mph.

2. Follow the rules

Keep your eyes open and follow traffic signs and pavement markings just as you would on a street. Even more important, follow lanes of traffic where possible and don’t cut diagonally across lots. If you maintain predictable driving patterns, you’re much less likely to hit a pedestrian or another driver.

3. Minimize distractions

It should go without saying: Using your cellphone while driving (or walking!) in a parking lot is an extremely bad idea. Your focus needs to be on your surroundings and not on texts, calls, or any other distractions. Even if you think you can multitask, it only takes a split-second for things to go very wrong.

4. Stay alert when backing out

Nearly 300 deaths and 18,000 injuries are caused each year by drivers who are backing out of driveways and parking lots. If you’re backing up, stay alert for pedestrians and other drivers. If your car is equipped with a backup camera or a rear cross-traffic alert system, take advantage of those tools.

5. Be patient!

This is the most important step! The more calm and patience you can muster, the less likely you are to cause a collision or hit a pedestrian.

If you have any further questions please don’t be afraid to contact A-1 Driving Schools!

There is only one way you cannot make a right turn on red. It is if a is sign posted at that intersection prohibits doing so, it is permissible to make a “right turn on red” at an intersection controlled by a traffic control light. If you have anymore questions about driving don’t be afraid to ask A-1 Driving Schools.

The flashing yellow light means: “proceed with caution.”

Traffic facing the yellow light has the right-of-way

• Oncoming traffic usually also has a flashing yellow light
• Cross-traffic will have a flashing red light

If you need to learn this with the help of a teacher just go to A-1 Driving Schools to schedule driving lessons today!

In Georgia, the driver on the right has the right-of-way at a four-way stop. If a driver approaches an intersection with no stop sign or traffic signal, they should yield to other drivers, whether they are on the right or left. The same rules apply when two drivers approach an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic signal, treat it like a four-way stop. If you have more questions about driving don’t be afraid to contact A-1 Driving Schools with all your questions.

WHERE IS IT ILLEGAL TO PARK IN GEORGIA?

• On the roadway side of a vehicle that’s already parked on the street
• On a sidewalk
• In an intersection
• Between a safety zone and a curb, or within 30 feet of a curb opposite a safety zone
• Alongside or opposite a street excavation
• On a bridge or overpass
• On railroad tracks
• On controlled-access highways
• In the area between roads on a divided highway
• Any place with a sign that prohibits parking or stopping

If you have any more questions go ahead and ask at A-1 Driving Schools.

The police linked a crash in Brookhaven to an armed robbery in Chamblee. The armed robbery took place at Plaza Fiesta off Buford Highway NE. Authorities identified a getaway vehicle, were alerted of its location, and then began a chase, which ended with the suspect’s car colliding with another vehicle on Peachtree Road and Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven.

We hope the other suspect is found and arrested, and most importantly that no one is harmed. Reckless driving is incredibly dangerous, and this is just an example. We are glad this situation is not the worst it could’ve been and no one is incredibly hurt. Reckless driving and DUIs are b0th the most dangerous ways to drive. If you have ever driven drunk or dangerously, A-1 Driving Schools is here to help with our DUI/Risk Reduction Course. We do not judge, in fact we are proud you’re trying to change. Have a great day, and if you have any questions don’t be shy and contact us!