Category: Driving News

Local parents raised concerns after the school bus ended in a crash and DUI arrest. Chris Brazelton, 44 was transporting 10 students from Sparkman Middle School when he collided with another car and left the roadway. At the time of the crash, he had been with the school system for a year without incident. Brazelton stated the weekend beforehand that he was not feeling well. He was stopped by an employee after a concerned resident contacted the transportation department about him driving in an “unusual manner.”Brazelton failed at least one part of the field sobriety test and was taken to the Madison County Jail. Brazelton says that he is diabetic and that at the time of the incident, he was suffering a mini-stroke. On Tuesday, District Judge Ronald Smith dismissed Brazelton’s charges without prejudice “due to an inability to meet its burden of proof.” Although the charges are dropped, Brazelton is still facing a civil suit from the driver who was hit on that day.

What do you think about this incident, do you think that it is fair to have the bus driver’s charges dismissed, and do you think he should be allowed to drive a school bus again?

27-year-old mom, Ashley Bailey, almost two years ago on Lebanon’s downtown square was hit by intoxicated Sandra Strickland. Sandra Strickland, 72, faces several charges, including DUI on first offense and vehicular homicide, in connection with the deadly crash on April 25, 2022. Authorities have said alcohol was involved. Responding officers suspected that Strickland was impaired because she had difficulty remembering the details of what happened, based on a video shown in court. Bailey’s 3-year-old son was in the car at the time. He was then treated at a local hospital and then released. The bodycam video from the crash was shown later shown in court. Ashley’s father-in-law reacts to the bodycam footage, saying “Watching the bodycam was almost like watching a horror movie, but you know how it ends.”

The Strickland family had to bear the heart-wrenching pain of losing a beloved member, one of the worst nightmares for any family. We pray for the family as they deal with such a devastating loss. Losing a family member to drunk driving is something that we do not wish upon anyone. At A-1 Driving Schools, we try to minimize reckless driving, and drunk driving as much as possible. We try to teach our students how to drive safely and cautiously on the road with our driver’s education program. If you ever have any driving questions or concerns, A-1 Driving Schools is here to help.

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!

1. Use the on-ramp to accelerate up to highway speed
2. As you come up the on-ramp, use your turn signal
3. Then check your blind spot and mirrors
4. Finally look forward again and merge onto the highway.

If you have any more questions you can contact A-1 Driving Schools, Drive safe!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!