how to disable timer on defensive driving course

by Dr. Chester Monahan PhD 7 min read

The simplest method is to get Opera browser, set up the UserJS directory (and configure in Opera), and create the userjs javascript override file in that directory. That will then neutralize the timer on each defensive driving page.

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How do I disable the timer on defensive driving pages?

See the older posts below. The simplest method is to get Opera browser, set up the UserJS directory (and configure in Opera), and create the userjs javascript override file in that directory. That will then neutralize the timer on each defensive driving page.

What are 10 key defensive driving techniques you need to know?

10 Key Defensive Driving Techniques You Need To Know. 1 1. Always Be Prepared. 2 2. Stay Focused on Your Driving and the Road. 3 3. Always Keep an Eye on Your Surroundings and Scan Far Ahead. 4 4. Always Try to Predict a Possible Risk. 5 5. Stay Safely Distant From the Vehicles Around You. More items

Is it legal to turn off the page timer?

Page timers may not be circumvented by clicking the quit icon. If STUDENT exits the course before the page timer has expired, he/she will not be given credit for the page content. Not only is this illegal, but consider the following: The timer may be a client side script just to reduce load on the web servers.

When is the timerdoneflag function called?

This function would normally be called once the timer is finished but you are just speeding up that process Thank you. Are you saying this is what checknext (); is doing or TimerDoneFlag=true is doing? Because TimerDoneFlag does exactly what it looks like, tells the site you have been on the page for whatever amount of time is set.

How to avoid distraction while driving?

One of the most important defensive driving strategies is to stay focused and avoid becoming distracted. This means you should not use your cell phone or any other type of electronic device while you are driving. To avoid the temptation to do so, put them away.

When to switch lanes when tailgating?

If you notice that a vehicle is tailgating you, you’ll want to switch lanes when it is safe to get away from their vehicle. If you are in a situation where you are unable to switch lanes, you can lightly on your brake so that they can become aware that you are about to slow down so they can pass.

What happens when you are driving?

When you are driving, you might notice a driver that seems upset at your driving. Perhaps they honked at you or are otherwise driving recklessly. It is important in situations like this that you don’t engage with a road-raging driver at all. This means you should even avoid making eye contact with them.

How far back should you stay from the car in front of you?

This means that, based on your current speed, there should be at least three seconds of driving time between your vehicle and the vehicle that is in front of yours.

How to keep a safe distance from vehicles beside you?

To keep a safe distance from vehicles beside you, be sure to drive in the center of your lane. It’s also important to understand where the blind spot of other vehicles might be and to avoid driving there.

How can I become a better driver?

If you want to know how to become a better driver, you’ll want to learn to not just focus on the car that is right in front of you. Instead, you should be aware of your general surroundings and look further ahead for potential hazards. You should also get in the habit of using your mirrors to keep an eye out for potentially dangerous situations occurring behind you.

Can you drive in the blind spot of another vehicle?

You never want to drive in the blind spot of another vehicle. If other people are not practicing defensive driving skills, they might be distracted, forgetful, tired, or lazy and not check their blind spot before they make a lane change.

Why Are There So Many Videos in an Online Defensive Driving Course?

Once upon a time, defensive driving could be completed one way, and one way only. Getting the task done required travelling to a classroom and sitting in a roomful of strangers for six hours to earn the certificate you needed. While some of those classes could be fun, most left you with the feeling that you had really paid your dues.

Skipping Defensive Driving Videos: Not as Helpful as You Might Think

Giving up the control of instructors in the classroom to students who might want to cut corners was hard for the state. They understood that there was a small chance that a classroom student might manage to block out an instructor’s voice and that there was no way that same student was going to read every word of an online course. Enter the video.

How Long is Defensive Driving?

When I asked Google “How long does it take to take defensive driving?” the “People also ask” feature box said four hours. While that might be true in other states, it certainly ain’t true in the ol’ Lone Star.

But What If I Walk Away Too Long?

Ever heard the phrase “I stopped for a minute to think, then never started again?”

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