Defensive Driving Techniques 

‘Arrive Alive!’  This is a Missouri traffic safety message that reverberates in the ears of Missouri drivers across this great State.  With aggressive driving and road rage incidents consistently on the rise, Missouri was one of the first States to take a proactive stance and campaign to reduce these incidents by encouraging driving safety through the use of defensive driving techniques. Read more...

Road Rage 

The Missouri Driving Manual defines road rage as “an uncontrolled display of anger by the operator of a motor vehicle (usually in response to another driver’s actions), which can result in property damage or personal injury.”  These aggressive drivers can cause a great deal of damage when they are incensed behind the wheel of a car. Read more...

Missouri School Zones 

Missouri State Speed Limits will vary depending on the type of road you are traveling and on the current road and weather conditions.  On all interstate highways in Missouri, it is unlawful to travel at speeds less than 40 mph in ideal road and weather conditions. Read more...

Missouri Seat Belt Law 

Missouri State Statute 307.178 mandates that a driver and all front seat passengers, unless they are exempt for medical reasons, must use a seat belt when traveling in a motor vehicle.  The driver is responsible for ensuring that all children under 16 years of age, no matter where they are seated in the vehicle, are properly restrained by a seat belt or car seat, and any persons traveling with a driver who has a permit must also use a seat belt no matter where they are seated in the vehicle. Read more...