As we welcome Spring
Safety Tips While Driving in Spring
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1. Prepare for the Spring rains the hazards of rain are quite obvious, but should never be ignored or brushed aside during springtime. ...
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2. Avoid Hydroplaning with rain comes the risk of hydroplaning. ...
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3. Watch for the aftermath of winter ...
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4. Expect temperature drops and patches of ice...
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5. Give Pedestrians, bicyclists and construction workers their Space ...
Spring brings a number of new hazards to the road that drivers need to pay attention to, and this article will address some of the most important points to remember to ensure you and your family arrive safely, including:
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Potholes that form during winter months can damage your vehicle and cause accidents. We will look at how to identify and minimize damage during your drive.
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Sun glare is a serious concern for many drivers. We will look at how to maintain your car to minimize sun glare and other items to help keep you safe.
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Increased motorcycles and bicyclists with warmer weather could mean more risk of injury. We will discuss several simple and effective tips to keep everyone safer on the roads.
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Careful driving in neighborhoods is necessary as more children will be out playing and could dart into the roads without warning.
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More wildlife activity, especially in rural areas, means that you need to pay more attention to the road to avoid hitting animals while driving.
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Frequent rainstorms bring beautiful flowers but standing water also makes the roads slick and could hurt your eyes. We will discuss several ways to drive safer and reduce eye strain while driving.
The online 5 Hour Pre-licensing zoom class is New York State DMV approved. This is for all ages 16 and up. Students MUST have a PICTURE PERMIT to attend the class.
*When signing up for the 5 hour you will pay exclusively online via PayPal.
* If you do not have a PayPal account you may check out as a guest.
*Class must be taken from a distraction free area (cannot be taken in a car or at work etc.)
*Must send picture permit to diehrsdriving@gmail.com in order to receive the zoom link
*Zoom link will be sent the day of the class (about 1 1/2 before class starts)
*Student MUST have permit on them in order to take a driving lesson. (they may still be charged for the lesson if they do not)
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If you are scheduled for a lesson with us, we would appreciate it if you can't make it, let us know. We do understand that because we are booking out so far that it is possible that something may come up. Cancelling last minute may result in having to pre-pay for future lessons.
Refund Policy:
Refunds are available up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled course, after that time the amount for the class will be applied to any future class scheduled.
IMPORTANT NOTE: No cancellations or refunds after class is full and closed for registration. No refunds once the zoom link has been sent, failure to attend class, or if you did not receive the zoom link because you did not send a copy of your permit. At this point if you want to reschedule you will have to do so from the beginning, online. Thank you for your understanding.