PDS SAFE DRIVER

Driver’s education can be one of the first big expenses tied to a teen’s independence. For many families, the cost arrives at the same time as learner’s permits, practice drives, insurance questions, and a calendar that is already full. The Hagerty Driver’s Foundation License to the Future Driver’s Education Scholarship was created to help more young people get formal driver training without the full cost falling on the family. This post explains the background of the program

Kansas drivers are no strangers to sharing the road with wildlife. From deer crossing at dawn and dusk to a stray raccoon on a neighborhood street, unexpected animal encounters can happen almost anywhere. And while larger animals outside the vehicle often get the most attention, smaller creatures inside your vehicle can be just as distracting. A buzzing wasp, flying bee or wandering spider can quickly pull your focus away from driving. The good news is that a calm response ca

A teen driver’s first license should not feel like being handed every driving risk at once. Kansas uses a graduated driver licensing system to add driving privileges in stages, so new drivers gain experience before facing harder conditions like nighttime traffic, peer passengers, and fully independent driving. Kansas does not officially call its licensing agency the DMV. It is the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles. Still, many families search for “Kansas DMV”

Being a safe driver shows real confidence and maturity. Anyone can react to a notification. A responsible driver knows when to ignore it.