Browsing the archives for the Driving Safety tag

No, We Don’t Sell Bigger Steering Wheels

Have you ever wondered why buses and big rigs have those huge steering wheels, sometimes with the little swivel knob? It’s because it takes a lot more effort and turning of the steering wheel to navigate a simple turn and the larger steering wheel makes the job easier. Maybe your car or pickup is starting [...]

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September 8, 2010 in Driving Safety, Preventative Maintenance
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Sink or Swim: Would you Know How to Escape?

The images are gut-wrenching and the stories are horrifying. A car plunging into water could cause panic in any driver or passenger. And the danger is there for numerous reasons that are beyond any humans’ control. Oklahoma City survivor Kevin Chaney said “I was scared to death…” after he lost control of his car and [...]

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August 11, 2010 in Driving Safety, Recent News
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Do You Text and Drive?

It’s hard to believe but 47% of adults say they have been guilty of DWT – Driving While Texting. Most of us think it is just something the “young” folks do. It is in part generational, but it is affecting all ages of drivers. Part of the problem is there is no social stigma attached [...]

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July 5, 2010 in Driving Safety, Recent News
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