Distracted driving is responsible for thousands of crashes every year in Virginia. Learn the top 7 causes of distracted driving and proven strategies to avoid them, based on 15+ years of experience from 2020 Driving School.
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New drivers often make predictable, dangerous mistakes—especially in challenging conditions like smog or rain. This guide covers practical tips for driving safely, from intersection handling to visibility issues, tailored for Virginia roads.
Discovering your Virginia driver’s license has expired can throw a wrench in your daily routine. Maybe you forgot to check the expiration date, or perhaps you’ve been using alternative transportation for a while. Whatever the reason, you’re probably wondering exactly how long after your license expires can you renew it without jumping through too many …
How Long After Your License Expires Can You Renew It in Virginia? Read More »
Ever noticed those odd triangular signs on the side of the road? The ones that look like yellow flags? If you’ve taken a DMV driving class, you’ve likely learned about these distinctive markers. Pennant shaped signs aren’t just random shapes; they indicate something specific and important for every driver on Virginia roads. The Yellow Triangles …
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“Your license has been revoked.“ Those five words strike fear into any driver’s heart. At 2020 Driving School, our instructors have worked with thousands of Virginians facing this exact situation. Understanding the license revoked meaning is crucial as we’ve seen the confusion and frustration that follows license revocation, with many drivers unsure what to do …
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We’ve all been in situations where life gets hectic, and suddenly you glance at your driver’s license only to discover it expired last month. Or maybe you’ve decided to start driving again after years without a license. Whatever your situation, an expired Virginia driver’s license creates headaches that nobody needs. As driving instructors who’ve worked …
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So you’ve decided it’s time to get your driver’s license. Whether you’re a young adult just starting out, someone who’s relied on public transportation until now, or you’ve simply put off driving for personal reasons – congratulations on taking this important step! Learning to drive opens up new opportunities for independence, employment, and convenience in …
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What Footwear to Wear While Driving Constant reminders Behind the wheel and other in-car lesson students are reminded regularly about the importance of wearing the appropriate footwear whenever they are driving. While there are no laws governing this in Virginia, it’s highly recommended that drivers: Do not drive in sandals or flip flops; Avoid …
Parents: 3 Things You Should Ask Before Your Teenager Drives Away Understandably concerned During a recent conversation with parents of a new teenage driver, the subject of concerns about what their son would be doing now that they have their driver’s license came up. The mom had worries, and rightly so, what their 17-year old …
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The Best Bumper Sticker We’ve Seen in a While It’s what we preach That blinky thing you see is a turn signal. Yes, that’s what was printed on the sticker. Catchy, for sure! Our primary goal is to teach safe driving skills to our students, to help make them safer, smarter drivers. One of …
Keeping Your Ride in Top Shape Preventive maintenance During our New Driver Vehicle Orientation class, as well as Driver’s Ed, the importance of vehicle maintenance is reviewed in detail. Keeping your ride in tip top shape is not only key to its health, preventing expensive repairs and embarrassing breakdowns, but also for safety of you …
Concerns of New Drivers What are your fears or anxieties? The vast majority of students we work with for in-car instruction, whether it be with Behind the Wheel or Private Lessons, fear most interstate highway driving. This continues to amaze us from a numbers standpoint since the overwhelming majority of vehicle crashes in Virginia occur …
Car Infotainment Systems…A Blessing or a Curse? Over the past decade, the technological advances in modern automobiles has been astounding. Cars today are equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, telematics, built-in touch screen displays, navigation, wireless hotspots, collision avoidance, backup cameras, backup sensors, blind spot indicators, active cruise control and the list goes on and on. But …
Driving: Is Your Teen Ready? We ask a simple question every time a parent is asking to sign their teenage son or daughter up for behind the wheel: “On a scale of one to five, how would you rate their ability to drive?” Often, the answer is two or three. Rarely does someone answer five, …
Winter Driving Safety: Proper Vehicle Maintenance As the weather turns colder and winter sets in, the importance of proper vehicle maintenance for your safety and that of others is often overlooked. Car manufacturers provide recommendations for preventive maintenance on certain schedules that should be followed, based on your driving habits and conditions. Most automotive repair …
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Holiday Shopping? Let’s Stay Safe! The 2017 holiday season is upon us, and the time for gift shopping has arrived. Despite an ever increasing number of Americans doing their holiday shopping online, the bulk of shopping remains with brick and mortar physical stores. With the hustle and bustle of trying to check everything for everyone …
Learning to drive has never been easier. Nor more convenient. Obtaining a driver’s license, refreshing your knowledge or working towards earning positive points, we believe in delivering an exceptional learning experience. At 2020 Driving School, our goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge and instruction, helping to keep you and …
