Category: Driving Safety
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Hit the Road, Jack: Summer Driver’s Education Training
The summer months invoke a sense of freedom in us all — but especially for teenagers on the brink of learning to drive. As a teen, summertime may conjure images of the car top down, hair blowing in the wind, and singing with the car radio blasting. As a parent of said young driver, the Read More
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Dallas Makes It Rain: How to Avoid Hydroplane Situations in Wet Weather
Ask a random American on the street about cities that are famous for wet weather and you’ll probably hear something about Seattle, or maybe Portland — but almost certainly not Dallas. And yet, Dallas/Fort Worth residents know all too well that their region unleashes sudden downpours that would send Pacific Northwesterners running for shelter. In Read More
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St. Patrick’s Day Safety: Encouraging Moderation and Safe Driving
St. Patrick’s Day comes around at the perfect time; most people have recovered from the string of holidays in the last months of the previous year and are ready to get out of the house to (hopefully) enjoy some warmer weather. Parades and pub patios lend themselves well to this cultural celebration. Of course, a Read More
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Changing Seasons: Tips for Spring Driving in Texas
Springtime in Texas often brings sunshine, blooming wildflowers, and average temperatures in the 60s and 70s. At first glance, it’s hard to find much to complain about, but spring weather in Texas can also swing from a calm, balmy day to thunder and rain in a heartbeat, which gives rise to a famous Texas saying: Read More
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Driving Tired: As Dangerous as Drunk Driving
Thanks to the efforts of advocacy organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, our attitudes toward drunk driving have evolved over the past few decades. Driving after a few drinks used to be seen as a minor indiscretion, and the resulting wrecks were usually labeled as “accidents” that could happen to anyone. Today, we rightfully view Read More
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Avoid a Crash: Texas Winter Weather Tips
It’s hard to imagine treacherous driving conditions in Texas with the climate typically ranging in the high 50s and low 60s during the winter months. But Texas does get hazardous winter weather from time to time. For example, heavy snowstorms commonly span the panhandle, according to the National Weather Forecast Office. Snowstorms are not as Read More
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The 5 Most Dangerous Holidays for Driving
We’ve discussed ways to stay safe while you’re traveling during the holidays, but which holidays are the most dangerous to drive on? Below, we’ve used detailed, up-to-date 2015 statistics from the National Safety Council to outline the five most dangerous holidays for car accidents – you might be surprised at the celebrations that make this Read More
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Holiday Traffic in Dallas: How to Stay Safe and Avoid a Car Accident
This holiday season, whether you’re searching for the perfect present at NorthPark Center or just trying to get together with family and friends, you’ll want to do your best to avoid Dallas’ notorious traffic and avoid getting in a collision. Where is the Worst Dallas Traffic? According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the average Read More
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Stay Safe and Warm: Holiday Travel Tips
Did you travel for the Thanksgiving holiday this year? Chances are, many of you did. According to AAA Travel, 46.9 million Americans made a 50 mile (or more) journey to visit family and friends during the recent holiday. Lower gas prices and rising disposable income are part of the reason for this increase in holiday Read More
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Holiday Travel: Are Planes, Trains, or Cars the Safest Way to Travel?
When people think of taking a trip during the holidays, many of them imagine suffering through crowded lines to check their bags or go through security, missing flights because of long delays, or even getting stranded at the airport. But with the rising price of airfare (and the lower price of gasoline), the simple truth Read More