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Ready, Set, Shop (Safely)!
During the hectic holiday season, many of us get so busy juggling the school events, parties and other extra activities that we can forget some basic personal safety rules. Shopping is a huge focus for most of us during the next few weeks and a few seconds thinking about these simple safety reminders could make a big difference for you and your family this year.nnThe first thing to remember is that December days are some of the shortest days of the year. Even if you schedule
December 7, 2007
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Pedestrians And Dangers From Hybrid Vehicles
The other day, I put a scare into both myself and a driver when I almost stepped out in front of her hybrid car. She was shaken up and looked stunned that an adult would be so careless. I was just embarrassed. nnBut as I told a friend about it the next day, I found that it’s more common than I thought. He had done the same thing a few weeks earlier. Then, someone else told me about a woman who was putting groceries in the trunk of her car and didn’t even realize t
December 7, 2007
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Tips For Safe Driving During The Holidays
Every year during the holiday season TV, radio, newspapers and others talk a lot about the hazards of drunk driving and remind us to be careful. Extra police are on the streets and many cities set up sobriety checkpoints to catch drunk drivers on nights when there are likely to be more parties. nnThis extra focus reduces the number of alcohol-related traffic accidents and makes all of us safer on the road during the holidays.nnDrunk drivers aren’t the only hazard on the
December 7, 2007
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Teen Drivers - Distractions And Other Risk Factors
Obviously, there are some pretty big differences in the danger factors between teen drivers and adults -- not the least of which are inexperience, risk taking, immaturity and greater risk exposure. nnThe good news is if we are paying attention, we can help kids stay more focused on safety as they navigate the teen driving years (and possibly reduce our own risks as fellow drivers).nnThe Facts:nnAccording to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the crash rate per miles
December 7, 2007