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New Report Says KIDS Are The Worst Distraction While Driving

Chris Allen — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:32:08 +0000

We hear about people who text and drive. They are the worst drivers. That certainly is a distraction, but is can be put down. So food and other distractions. A new report say kids are actually the worst distraction because they don’t go away. In the study people said that children yelling, asking questions, wanting [...]

MnDOT Urges Motorists To Drive With More Care In The Colder Temperatures

Chris Allen — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:32:01 +0000

With the weather getting into the below zero range on a consistent basis, there are some good tips to remember from MNdot. The most important, give yourself plenty of time and drive slower. Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you. Slow down for corners and turns. Black ice, an invisible [...]

Top Ten Emergency Preparedness Gifts For The Holidays That Show You Care

Rayman — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:29:09 +0000

All to many injuries occur during the Holiday's and often times the key is preparedness Here are some things we all can do to protect ourselves according to the Division Of Emergency Management.These also make just great for gifts for the Holiday Season.

Save Gas With These Tips

Chris Allen — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:42:40 +0000

With Gas so high these days, everyone is looking for ways to save a couple of coins here and there. Here are a couple hints for you to do that. Obvious things are, walk instead of drive, don’t do stop and go driving if you can, work out a plan for your course. Car pool!! [...]

100-Year-Old Driver Hits 11 People Near Los Angeles Elementary School [VIDEO, POLL]

Don Deane — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:43:55 +0000

Main Street Elementary School in South Los Angeles was a scene of confusion and mayhem Wednesday when a 100-year-old driver backed his car onto a sidewalk and injured nine children and two adults at the end of the school day. According to witnesses, a Cadillac driven by Preston Carter jumped a curb near the school [...]

Reasons Why Your Drivers Education May Be Dangerous Now

Chris Allen — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:16:08 +0000

Did you know because of technology, driving with your hands at the accepted 10 and 2 positions could hurt you or kill you? With air bags being placed in certain areas of the car, when one goes off, it could cause you to break a hand or face. Marc Demere of Popular Mechanics knew a [...]