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According to a study done by an insurance company in 2010, it was estimated that 1 in 5 drivers currently on the road could not pass a written driving test. With numbers like this for drivers who have already passed their written tests, yet aren't competent enough to pass it again, passing for the first time may feel a bit ominous. It should. 70 percent of first-time test takers go home with a failing grade.

If this statistic alone makes you want to throw up your number 2 pencil and note cards in defeat, don't fret. Help is here.

For many teenagers, Drivers Education is the gateway to getting a drivers permit. It also allows them to learn the rules of the road from professional teachers, and from instructors who can teach to the drivers test. But, how necessary is Drivers Ed for a teenager to earn his or her license? It costs money for driving instruction. So, is it worth it?

Whether contemplating a new car or getting your current car ready for the road, these tips will help you drive safely this winter.Try a Winter Driving Safety Quiz

Front, Rear, All, and Four Wheel Drive: Which one is best for winter travel?

In order from worst to best:

Answering a text can take as long as five seconds. That's enough time to travel the length of a football field! With one-third of your drivers (under age 24) engaging in driving and texting, it's important to educate yourself and to warn your teenage drivers about the dangers of driving and texting.

It's called an accident for a reason. We don't plan on getting hit by another vehicle or on running into that tree or pole. But, they do happen, even to the best of drivers. Which is why it's important to know what to do in case of an accident. There's no use panicking, so read and memorize these steps if you ever, God forbid, get into an accident. These steps are adapted from the recommendations of the National Safety Council:

Everyone dreams of getting their drivers license at some point in their life. It has a number of uses besides simply driving, with most people using it to provide their birthday or identity as well. Even though millions of Americans have driver's licenses, it is important to know what is necessary to ensure that you get one as well. While you can take the test more than once, there is no reason to do so if you are properly prepared. Some people think that they are ready to take the test and pass, but are you really ready to head to the DMV and take that written test?

Battle Rising Gas Costs with These Gas-Saving Tips

We are living in a time where gas prices in America have reached astronomical levels, fueling demand for more energy-efficient models of cars, and causing everyone to be wary of their traveling habits. Read this carefully for tips you may never have heard of in order to squeeze a few extra miles per gallon out of your vehicle, and to save some more of that hard-earned money you made.

Update for 2012 Move Over Law Expanded

As of January 1, 2012, the law was expanded requiring drivers to move over and pull to the side of the road for any vehicle flashing amber lights, including tow trucks, highway crews and other emergency vehicles. This is in response to a tragedy that occurred in Cattaraugus County, when Kevin Woloszyn was driving on Interstate 90 when his truck broke down. Todd Young, the tow truck driver who responded to the call was killed when a tractor-trailer hit him as he was loading the disabled vehicle. 

Taking your on-road DMV driving test can be a stressful affair. Even if you comfort yourself with the thought that, if you fail, you can always take the test again, having to pay the not insubstantial fee again is not a very comforting prospect. So if you want to make sure you pass your on-road test the first time around, here are some tips to keep in mind.

According to the Texas State Transportation Institute, over two-thirds of teenage drivers admitted to using a cell phone while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that distracted driving accounts for nearly 20 percent of all traffic fatalities in the nation. The State of Texas enacted two new laws that address distracted driving prohibiting the following: