Motorcycle Season
When we look to see if it is safe to make a lane change, a turn across traffic or a turn onto a new street we typically look to see if there are any cars in the way. When we look for a specific obstruction our search can return an ‘all clear’ even though some other type of obstruction is …
Read MoreDistracted Driving
We have all heard the warning “Don’t Text and Drive”. Many, many people will swear that they don’t text and drive. You may be one of them. But, are they really saying they don’t type messages? Are you? Do these same people ever look at the screen of their smartphone? Do you? Do people believe that the problem with texting …
Read MoreElectric and Hybrid Vehicles
MasterDrive just conducted a ride and drive event at the Colorado Energy Expo at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The event featured electric cars from four manufacturers. You can see a video of the course on our Facebook page. Participants were able to test the driving characteristics of the BMW i3, Cadillac ELR, Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt. Electric …
Read MoreSpring has Sprung! Or, has it?
Last week we saw the news of horrific crashes on I-80 in Wyoming. There was a tragic loss of life and we send our condolences to the families of those that were killed. Many suffered injuries, some of which were serious and will impact the lives of those drivers and their families for a long time to come. There was …
Read MoreProm Night = Parental Insomnia
Prom is significant time in the lives of our teenagers. It is an event they will remember for many, many years to come. We all probably remember ours, don’t we? The teens know this and they work hard to make it a special night. There is a great deal of planning and preparation prior to prom. Even the invitation to …
Read MoreWe take a look inside…
MasterDrive recently undertook an intense and insightful project. We formed a group that looked inside our organization. We dove deep into the identity of our company and the mission we are so passionate about. Saving Lives, One Driver At A Time. We found that it was good to be reminded of our core values. We discovered that we have a …
Read MoreBegin training before summer begins
Driver training has traditionally been a seasonal activity. Generations have taken Driver’s Ed during summer vacation. It is almost a rite of spring as much as it is a rite of passage. Unfortunately, teenagers have birthdays every day. Teens that turn 15 or 16 during the school year sometimes are expected to wait until summer to begin the process of …
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Process to Get a Driver’s License in Colorado
Taking the Mystery out of the Licensing Process Introducing Graduated Licensing Laws Graduated Licensing Laws (GDL) help new drivers ease into the risk and responsibility of driving “gradually”. The most challenging time is early on and carried the most restrictions. As proficiency, skill and judgement develop over time restrictions are relaxed / removed. Families should use GDL as a guide …
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