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Tips on Safe Driving While Pregnant

Tips on Safe Driving While Pregnant

With pregnancy comes lots of lifestyle changes. One such change that isn’t discussed much is a change in driving habits. While most pregnant people can drive, it’s still a good idea to take some extra precautions on the road. Follow these tips on safe driving while pregnant. Safe and Sound: Mitsubishi Outlander is Top Safety […]

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6 Tips for Safe Driving in Severe Heat

6 Tips for Safe Driving in Severe Heat

August is nearly over, but in many parts of the country, September’s temperatures could be just as high. To finish the summer in comfort and safety, heed these tips for maintaining your vehicle in extreme heat. Seek Shade If you’re able, keep your car parked in the shade to prevent heat from building up inside. […]

 Whitney Russell

Safe Driving: A Reminder to Avoid FWD (Flirting While Driving)

Safe Driving: A Reminder to Avoid FWD (Flirting While Driving)

If you’re a fan of Valentine’s Day, you might be happy to know about an extension to this holiday. The third week in February — this week — is known as International Flirting Week. Though flirting might seem like a harmless endeavor, when combined with driving, this pastime can prove dangerous. Here are some interesting stats […]

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A Safe Driving Reminder from the TDLR

A Safe Driving Reminder from the TDLR

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) released some tips earlier this week, to help keep Texans to stay safe while traveling during the holidays. It’s a great reminder to all of us, to make sure our vehicles are road-ready and implement safe driving techniques as we journey to visit loved ones. Here are just […]

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Chevy Safe Driving App Powered by Peer Pressure

Chevy Safe Driving App Powered by Peer Pressure

“Don’t text and drive.” “Keep your eyes on the road.” “Put the phone down.” These wise words of advice are all too easily ignored, but Chevrolet is betting they’ll land with more force if you hear them spoken by a friend or loved one. When you download Chevy’s new Call Me Out smartphone app for […]

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Buffalo and Beyond: Safe Driving Strategies for Whiteout Conditions

Buffalo and Beyond: Safe Driving Strategies for Whiteout Conditions

Just yesterday, Buffalo witnessed a 75-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 90 due to whiteout conditions. The event occurred on the stretch between the Depew and Pembroke exits; both lanes of the interstate were temporarily shut down while trapped motorists were rescued from vehicles. One fatality occurred, while 11 other people were injured and transported to nearby […]

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Be Proactive with Tire Maintenance to Ensure Safe Driving

Be Proactive with Tire Maintenance to Ensure Safe Driving

Typically, tires receive only a passing glance until there’s a noticeable and often significant problem. And at that point, it’s often too late—you’re either stranded or you’re in a potentially dangerous driving situation. Whether you notice one of them is flat before you get behind the wheel or your car’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) […]

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Safe Driving Tips for Trick-Or-Treat Night

Safe Driving Tips for Trick-Or-Treat Night

Trick-or-treating brings with it a few dangers on the roadways. Kids are running through the streets, from house to house, in search for candy. Many of them are in dark, spooky costumes, and with the winter months bringing sunset earlier and earlier, it can be difficult to see them in the dark. As Beggar’s Night […]

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Suspect Fleeing Police Can’t Decide Whether Or Not to Follow Safe Driving Rules.

Suspect Fleeing Police Can’t Decide Whether Or Not to Follow Safe Driving Rules.

There are a few things that police might expect when they are chasing someone – driving through grass: And driving into oncoming traffic: However, what they probably didn’t expect was his safe use of the passing lane on the highway: Giving a group of kids on the sidewalk a wide berth, Or the suspect slowing […]

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Car Crashes During Report on Safe Driving in Snow

Car Crashes During Report on Safe Driving in Snow

Chances are pretty good that wherever you are right now, the weather is unpleasant. (That is, unless you live in one of those parts of the world where it is almost always beautiful and seldom unpleasant, in which case, you’re a jerk.) Still, you probably have to trudge out into the snow and suffer through […]

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Infographic: Safe Driving Tips for Teens

Infographic: Safe Driving Tips for Teens

January is Teen Driver Awareness Month, which is the perfect time to chat with your teen about the best ways to stay safe behind the wheel. The News Wheel has come up with a useful infographic containing some safe driving tips for teens that will help you present the information to your young driver in a way […]

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Working Together: Toyota TeenDrive365 Promotes Safe Driving

Working Together: Toyota TeenDrive365 Promotes Safe Driving

The first year of a teen’s driving career is a crucial time when it comes to learning to be a safe driver or a reckless one. During this year, it’s important for parents to be as actively involved as possible in setting a good example, and supporting their teens’ good driving skills. It’s during this […]

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Get Your Safe Driving Score with the Augmented Driving App

Get Your Safe Driving Score with the Augmented Driving App

The Augmented Driving App is your one-stop safety app. The unique app uses advanced real-time object detection to detect other vehicles and their distance, lane detection and departure warnings, stop-and-go assistant, speeding avoidance, and much more. Though this app is not designed to replace safety systems installed in cars, it does provide some accurate guidance […]

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Ford Talks Safety at “Teen Safe Driving: The Next 10 Years”

Ford Talks Safety at “Teen Safe Driving: The Next 10 Years”

One of the most pressing concerns in the auto industry is ensuring the safety of not just all drivers, but teen drivers in particular. Earlier this month, Ford held an event entitled “Teen Safe Driving: The Next 10 Years” at Citi Field in Queens, New York. The event, which included a panel discussion and a […]

 Caleb Cook

Driving During April 8 Total Solar Eclipse? Follow These Safety Tips

Driving During April 8 Total Solar Eclipse? Follow These Safety Tips

On the afternoon of April 8, the moon will pass between the Earth and sun, creating a total solar eclipse across a narrow swath of the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This occurrence is expected to draw vast crowds of spectators to the eclipse’s approximately 115-mile-wide “path of totality,” which will curve from Texas to […]

 Amanda Drago

How Safe Is It to Wear Sunglasses When Driving?

How Safe Is It to Wear Sunglasses When Driving?

Driving while sunlight shines directly in your eyes is not only extremely irritating but also potentially dangerous. A common solution to this problem is to put on a pair of sunglasses. Although wearing sunglasses can often be safer than going without them, this depends greatly on the driving situation and type of glasses. More Ways […]

 DeAnn Owens

Prioritize Your Driving Safety By Avoiding These 6 Habits

Prioritize Your Driving Safety By Avoiding These 6 Habits

Although you cannot control the actions of other drivers, you are in complete control of what you do behind the wheel, how you drive, and how much attention you pay when driving. If you’re doing any of the following, you’re engaging in seriously dangerous activities. Maintenance Tips: Tire care 101 Wearing headphones Headphones impede your […]

 Aaron Widmar

5 Tips for Safely Driving in the Rain

5 Tips for Safely Driving in the Rain

Every year around this time, hurricanes and tumultuous weather fronts bring massive rainstorms. Whether you’re driving to escape the storm or still trying to commute during the downpour, it’s important that you adjust your driving habits due to the precarious road conditions. Here are some tips for safely driving in the rain at any time […]

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