Rick August, PhD

Smarter Driver Podcast

Education EN ↓ 47 episodes

Welcome to the smarter driver podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Rick August. Here, we're going to get you on the road to being a safer, smarter driver. And no…my degree's not in driving. My degree in fact, is in legal history, which many of you know is the study of policing, courts and prisons. My expertise is in policing as it relates to traffic. Here we're going to look at the fundamental conflict of traffic which is:Collisions vs. CongestionAnd we're going to look at the arena of social driving. The challenges you face as a driver, the challenges you face when getting a license, or starting a car...

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Rick August, PhD

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Why Social Driving is the Hidden Cause of Most Traffic Crashes 20.11.2025 24:58

Why do drivers keep crashing—even with better cars, better tech, and safer roads? Because social driving is still the #1 cause of collisions. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Get My Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart...

Don't Miss These Signs on Your Driving Test! 31.07.2025 27:38

Read traffic signs to both PASS your driver's test and be a safer, smarter driver - watch the video. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Get My Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving Smart https://www.smart...

Learn the Rules of the Road to Pass Your Driver's Test 24.07.2025 25:54

Road rules are good; however, these won't always help you to pass a driver's test OR keep you safe - listen to the podcast. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Get My Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving...

The Secret to Deal With Aggressive Drivers 17.07.2025 29:01

Get tips to deal with honking, tailgating and aggression when driving. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Get My Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving Smart https://www.smartdrivetest.com/new-drivers/smar...

DRIVING EXAMINERS Secrets to PASS Your Driver's Test! 12.06.2025 23:40

Learn tips, tricks, and strategies to pass your driver's test first time - listen to the podcast. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Get My Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving Smart https://www.smartdri...

Pulled Over? Follow These EXPERT Steps to Stay Safe! 05.06.2025 31:05

Learn tips, techniques, and strategies to deal with being pulled over by police. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Get My Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving Smart https://www.smartdrivetest.com/new-dr...

Master Road Signs & Rules: Ace Your Driver's Test! 29.05.2025 27:53

Learn the critical importance of mastering traffic signs and how these can improve every aspect of your driving - watch the video. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Get My Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter D...

Night Driving Tips Every Driver Needs to Know! 22.05.2025 27:50

Learn tips & tricks to driver safer at night with greater confidence - watch the video. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Get My Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving Smart https://www.smartdrivetest.com...

Is Social Driving Really Dangerous For You And Others? 01.05.2025 27:19

What is social driving and why is it dangerous for your and other traffic on the roadway - watch the video. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Get My Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving Smart https://ww...

How to Stay Safe on Long Road Trips 24.04.2025 26:57

Tips, strategies, and ideas to make your next road trip fun...and safe. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Get 30% off the SMARTER Defensive Driving Course. Click for course: https://www.smartdrivetest.com/course/smarter-defensive-driving/ Use the COUPON - "youtube30" to get 30% OFF...

How To Be a Smarter Driver With Space in Front 17.04.2025 25:50

The number ONE crash in North America is REAR-END crashes. Put in place this ONE driving habit will fix that problem. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Get 30% off the SMARTER Defensive Driving Course. Click for course: https://www.smartdrivetest.com/course/smarter-defensive-drivin...

Learn the Secrets to Drive Defensively & Avoid Accidents 10.04.2025 28:27

Put in place skills, strategies, and HABITS that will keep you safe when you're driving to reduce the risk of an accident. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving Smart h...

Are You Making These Potentially Fatal Driving Errors? 03.04.2025 17:36

You'll be surprised to learn when most traffic crashes happen and in what condtions....and NO, it's not in the winter time. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving Smart h...

Driving Smarter Means Avoiding Accidents And Tickets 27.03.2025 22:22

Should I drive the posted speed limit...OR keep up with traffic flow? Answers to this question and more here. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/ Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving Smart https://www.sm...

New Driver Survival Guide: Tips for Mastering the Road 18.01.2025 33:12

Tips, techniques and skills to stay safe after you get your driver's license. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/dont-fail-drivers-test-checklist Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving Smart https://www.sm...

Are You Ready for the SHOCKING Truth About WINTER DRIVING 10.01.2025 42:43

Tips, techniques, and real-life happenings to drive safely on black ice and snow in the winter. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! ► http://youtube.com/c/smartdrivetest **************** COURSES & CHECKLIST Driver's Test Checklist ► https://www.smartdrivetest.com/dont-fail-drivers-test-checklist Click for COURSE Package that includes: 1) Pass Driver's Test First Time 2) Defensive Driving Smart 3) Winter Driving Sm...

Driving Cultures 22.07.2022 32:42

Driving Cultures Is It More Difficult to Drive in Other Places? Many drivers feel that their city is the worse for drivers and driving culture. There's road rage, people cut you off, and of course they don't signal. Pass Your Driving Test First Time Course Package: https://www.smartdrivetest.com/new-drivers/smarter-driver-course-package Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist: https://www.smartdrivetest.c...

Distracted Driving 15.07.2022 33:57

Distracted driving is the practice of driving a motor vehicle while engaged in another activity, typically one that involves the use of a mobile phone or other electronic device. And the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving has received the bulk of the distracted driving campaigns attention. The laundry list of activities that account for distracted driving is exhaustive....

Car Crashes - Everyone Knows Someone That's Crashed 24.06.2022 29:14

Car Crashes If you took all the car crashes that happened in one country and put those in one place on the same day, you'd have a national emergency. But that's not the way we deal with traffic crashes. And even though most refer to these as accidents, most collisions can be explained. And crashes that can be explained are NOT accidents. Traffic carnage is everywhere in our society. The biggest re...

Vehicle Maintenance - A Schedule to Keep Your Car Running Tip Top 17.06.2022 31:43

What kind of a driver are you? Are you the kind of driver that meticulously maintains her vehicle? At the exact mile, you're taking it in for its oil change? Or are you the kind of person that drives your vehicle with bald tires and the muffler falling off? If you're the former, this podcast is for you. Learn and know what regular maintenance you need to do to your vehicle and when to do it. The p...

8 Reasons You Will Fail a Driver's Test 10.06.2022 26:44

Smart Drive Test is about empowerment and helps you achieve your success. We can have a discussion around issues of driving. And with these discussions, we all learn and grow. First impressions – you don't get a second chance to make a first impression. In readiness for your driver's test, be sure that you take a shower and put on nice clothes. These don't have to be your Sunday best, but jeans th...

How to Stay Safe on Long Road Trips 03.06.2022 28:26

Traveling for the Easter, Memorial Day or Thanksgiving. These tips and strategies will help you to both be comfortable and in control for the long drive. Learn defensive driving strategies that will keep you safe. Know what to do in the event that your vehicle breaks down on the trips. Have your vehicle checked over before heading out. Check all the fluid levels in the engine compartment. Ensure t...