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When discussing mile markers, what was the number on the mile marker displayed? ›

These "mile markers" show the number of miles from where the Interstate route entered the state in which you are traveling. The counting always begins at the state line in the south (for north-south routes) and in the west (for east-west routes). So, mile marker numbers always get larger as you travel east or north.

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All courses approved by the TDLR and TEA take a minimum of 360 minutes to complete. The course includes 5 hours of instructional and quiz time and 1 hour of break time.

On most interstates, mile marker numbers begin at the south state line on north-south routes and increase as you travel north. On east-west routes, the numbers begin on the western state border and increase as you travel east.

"DMIs are more accurate versus an odometer." said John Roberts, ADOT's Systems Technology Manager. "Odometers are considered accurate within 10 percent." In other words, if you travel 100 miles, your odometer can be off by up to 10 miles. DMIs, however, are accurate to within one foot, Roberts said.

What you might not have realized, however, is that within every collision, there are three stages that take place: the vehicle collision, human collision, and internal collision.

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Of all the colors, black is considered to be the riskiest choice. Why? Research suggests that black vehicles are involved in accidents much more frequently than other color cars. During the day, black vehicles are associated with about a 12 percent increase in crash risk.

The NSC Online Mature Defensive Driving Course will help older adults learn new skills and refresh already learned skills that will help individuals become a safer, more defensive driver.

What is the three second rule helps drivers to establish? ›

To use the three second rule to establish a safe distance between vehicles, start by simply watching the vehicle in front of you pass a road sign or other stationary object on the side of the road. As that vehicle passes the selected object, slowly count to three before your vehicle passes that same object.

Defensive drivers plan ahead before they even get behind the wheel. This means getting in the habit of checking weather and road conditions before you drive, so you know if there are any hazards like standing water or snow that you need to be aware of on your route.

How much does it cost to take defensive driving course in Texas? The state of Texas requires defensive driving courses to cost a minimum of $25. We charge the minimum price allowed.

In general you are eligible for a Texas defensive driving course if: You have a valid driver license (that is not a Commercial Driver License). You were ticketed for a moving violation (e.g., speeding, running a red light). You have not taken Texas traffic school for a ticket you got in the last 12 months.

The back of your citation should list a specific court. You need to contact the court to inquire if you're able to get your ticket dismissed. Don't start taking a defensive driving course until you have court permission. You'll need their go-ahead to apply any course hours toward a ticket dismissal.

Milepost provide a means of identifying the location of crashes, breakdowns, or other emergencies. Milepost are erected every mile on interstate highways starting at the state line.

The top two lines of a milepost list the interstate or U.S., state or other route number, for example “IR 15” for Interstate 15 or “US 95” for U.S. 95. Just below the route designation will be a two-letter abbreviation of the county. The actual mile is listed vertically at the bottom of each milepost.

Located every 10th of a mile, a milepost indicates your exact location. At the beginning of a mile, a milepost will also include the direction and interstate number that you are traveling on. If you need assistance, be aware of the milepost marker nearest to you to let responders know of your location.

The number on a mile marker sign shows the number of miles you are away from the state line. Traveling north or east? Mile markers numbers increase as you head north and east. For instance, when you enter Virginia from North Carolina on I-95, the first mile marker will be Mile Marker 1.