Drive Safe Ride Safe

09/02/2026

Everyday Dangers We Ignore

On today’s Episode of Throwing Your Parents Under the Bus Veteran Crash Investigator and Driver Safety Expert Mike Pehl uses a student's observations to remind us of the consequences of becoming a complacent driver.

Listen and Learn: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2361962/episodes/17905211
Watch and Learn: https://youtu.be/UYi2GZoo4Hs

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What Students are saying about our Driver Ed Courses:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Course is highly recommended! Amazing course! It had great defensive driving tips also!
- Grace E.

Our 30-hour parent-taught driver ed curriculum goes beyond the basics to teach new drivers how to avoid unpredictable risks by developing their defensive driving instincts, taught by Driver’s Safety Expert Mike Pehl.

08/26/2026

And now a word from one of our student's...

Thank you, Cooper, for sharing your experience with the Drive Safe Ride Safe course. We really love hearing your thoughts. To learn more about our driver education offerings, visit our website www.drivesaferidesafe.com.

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08/19/2026

How to Correct and Over Correction

Overcorrection—also known as oversteering—is a dangerous and surprisingly common mistake made by drivers of all experience levels, especially teenagers.

On Today’s Episode of Throwing Your Parents Under the Bus Podcast, Veteran Crash Investigator and Driver Safety Expert, Mike Pehl drives home the tips and tricks you can do after to prevent or correct an overcorrection.

Listen and Learn: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2361962/episodes/19563167
Watch and Learn: https://youtu.be/C7OslTFQiCc

What Parents Are Saying About our DriveSafeRideSafe Online Course:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Hello,
Jamie has completed his Drive Safe Ride Safe course. I was very
impressed with this online Driver's Ed class and have wondered if it trumps my older two son's in-person class. (Their Driver's Ed teacher retired and the school district couldn't find a replacement.)

My son has been engaged, spontaneously reporting back on what he learned and has been sharing observations while I am driving. I also really appreciated the parent's section at the end — and wish it would have been available to me on my first child, rather than learning it by trial & error (and absolute freak-out!) by myself. So many good pointers and helpful insight for consideration in the process of training a child how to drive.”

Thank you.

Jamie

Our 30-hour parent-taught driver ed curriculum goes beyond the basics to teach new drivers how to avoid unpredictable risks by developing their defensive driving instincts, taught by Driver’s Safety Expert Mike Pehl.

08/12/2026

Mind Your Mirrors

Some people think the side mirrors in your car are there so you can put on lipstick or check your hair at an intersection.

That’s why on today’s episode of Throwing Your Parents Under the Bus Podcast. Veteran Crash Investigator and Driver Safety Expert, Mike Pehl will teach you to master the magic of your mirrors for optimal safety.

Listen and Learn: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2361962/episodes/19563142
Watch and Learn: https://youtu.be/CoQdFNKet_U

What Students Say about our Driver Ed Courses:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Easy to understand and very nice visuals aids”
By Shelby W.

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08/06/2026

Do You Know What to do if Your Car Stalls on the Road?

Today, on Throwing Your Parents Under the Bus Podcast, Veteran Crash Investigator, and Driver Safety Expert, Mike Pehl, will walk us through exactly what to do if your vehicle suddenly stalls or breaks down—whether you're on a quiet country road, a busy highway, or a fast-moving interstate. The actions you take in those first few moments can make all the difference in keeping yourself and others safe.

But before Mike shares his expert advice, let's hand it over to our TikTok creator and resident enrichment seeker, Natasha Johnson. She'll tell us about the student whose question inspired today's episode and explained why this is a topic every driver should know.

Listen and Learn: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2361962/episodes/19563105
Watch and Learn: https://youtu.be/EGg9U9EzMao

What Students Say About our Driver Ed Courses:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Course is highly recommended!
“Amazing course! It had great defensive driving tips also!”

-Grace E.

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08/04/2026

One of the worst things that can happen to a teenager is to FAIL their driver test!

The idea of walking the hall of shame at school after failing a driving test can be devastating. A failed test can ruin a 16th Birthday party too.

Veteran Crash Investigator and Driver Safety Expert, Mike Pehl is offering his secret tips and tricks to pass your driving test on the first time out.

His proven methods will show you his exclusive insider look into what driving examiners are looking for when grading you during the driving test.

Understanding the nuances of the test is an important key to passing on the first try.

If you are a bit nervous or feel anxious about your upcoming driving test, let Mike Pehl put you at ease with his 20 minute fail-safe instructions.
You won’t be disappointed.

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07/31/2026

Start Early and Never Stop!

Hello and Welcome to Throwing Your Parents Under the Bus
Podcast. On today’s episode, veteran crash investigator and driver safety expert Mike Pehl shares practical lessons for parents on how to
train their kids to become great drivers—start early and never stop.

Watch and Learn: https://youtu.be/lTm_foKMd5c
Listen and Learn: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2361962/episodes/19478684

What students say about our Driver Ed course:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Helpful.
“It helped me learn things I didn't know about the laws of driving. It also helped me
become a more aware passenger (my sisters might be getting a little annoyed with
me). Overall, this course has help me be a safer rider and soon driver!” Allen John

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07/24/2026

Driving in the Land of Rocks and Cows

If you're from the city, it's worth knowing that driving through farm country comes with a different set of hazards than you'll encounter on busy urban roads.

On today's episode of Throwing Your Parents Under the Bus, veteran crash investigator and driver safety expert Mike Pehl shares practical insights on how to recognize those unique risks and travel safely through the land of rocks, cows, and country roads.

Watch and Learn: https://youtu.be/ry16daa6ULg
Listen and Learn: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2361962/episodes/19478678

What our students say about our Driver Ed Course:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Great!
“It was very informative and it has helped prepare me for what is ahead!”
-Ella J.

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If you're from the city, it's worth knowing that driving through fa...

07/15/2026

Summer- The Deadliest Season for Teen Drivers

Crash statistics tell us about the concerning seasonal patterns as teen driving deaths continue to climb in the Summer.

Summer Days are filled with fun, but Cars should not be filled with kids. On today’s episode Veteran Crash Investigator and driver safety expert Mike Pehl doles out his insights on how to keep your teen alive over the summer months.

Listen and Learn: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2361962/episodes/19478674
Watch and Learn: https://youtu.be/pRZZEv6URvQ

What our students say about our Driver Ed Course:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing course!
“Course is highly recommended and it also had great defensive driving tips.”
by Grace E.

Check out our website: DriveSafeRideSafe.com
Subscribe to our youtube channel: youtube.com/drivesaferidesafe1
Join our page: drivesaferidesafe
Listen to us on: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2361962/

Our 30-hour parent-taught driver ed curriculum goes beyond the basics to teach new drivers how to avoid unpredictable risks by developing their defensive driving instincts, taught by Driver’s Safety Expert Mike Pehl.

07/08/2026

It may not sound very polite, but it might be some of the best driving advice ever given. Hello and welcome to Throwing Your Parents Under the Bus. On today’s Episode veteran crash investigator and driver safety expert, Mike Pehl will discuss why expecting the unexpected may be one of the most important defensive driving skills you can have.

Listen and Learn: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2361962/episodes/19365917
Watch and Learn: https://youtu.be/X6mK3eJ0_eg

What students are saying about our DriveSafeRideSafe Driver Ed Courses.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Loved this course
It was very helpful. Mike explained everything clearly so that I understood it. I now feel more confident and comfortable about taking my test!!

-By Lynn W.