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4 Essential Winter Driving Safety Tips for Illinois Motorists
Essential winter driving safety tips Winter is upon us, bringing with it cold, icy and, at times, snowy conditions. While this weather can make for a wonderful Christmas backdrop, it can also present some real risks to motorists, especially those who may not be as experienced at navigating the road and driving hazards that can arise during the winter se …
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Buckle Up & Drive Sober, IDOT Warns Motorists before They Head Out on Their Thanksgiving Day Travels
Buckle up & don't drive drunk, IDOT warns Thanksgiving travelers Today kicks off one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, as people across the nation hit the roads and/or skies to make it to their Thanksgiving Day celebrations. If you will be among the more than 39 million Americans driving to a Thanksgiving destination this year, officials at …
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National Distracted Driving Awareness Month Kicks Off in April
Next month, federal transportation regulators will be sponsoring National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to point out the serious dangers associated with this growing problem and try to eliminate them. Backed by the National Safety Council (NSC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), National Distracted Driving Awareness Month …
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Expect the Unexpected, IDOT Reminds Drivers for Work Zone Safety Week
This week, regulators at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) are reminding motorists to “Expect the Unexpected. See Orange, Slow Down, Save Lives.” for work zone safety week. Supported by the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway, work zone safety week is focused on bringing down the number of traffic-related fatalities in work zo …
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Your Winter Driving Safety Checklist (Pt. 2)
Continuing from Your Winter Driving Safety Checklist (Pt. 1), here, we will continue to point out some specific steps you can take to reduce your chances of getting into collisions on icy winter roads.While the first part of this blog series highlighted what you can do to prepare your vehicle for winter driving safety, here we will outline some things you …
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Your Winter Driving Safety Checklist (Pt. 1)
A white, snowy winter can be a lovely backdrop for celebrating the holidays, but it also creates some dangerous road conditions for drivers, as icy roads can increase the risk of getting into traffic accidents. To reduce your chances of getting into accidents and being stuck in the cold and snow with your car, preparing both your car and yourself for winte …
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6 Distracted Driving Facts for Distracted Driving Awareness Mo. (Pt. 3)
Concluding our three-part blog 6 Distracted Driving Facts for Distracted Driving Awareness Mo., here are some final eye-opening facts about distracted driving that the National Safety Council (NSC) has been spotlighting as part of its Distracted Driving Awareness Month campaign this month. Distracted driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving, according …
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6 Distracted Driving Facts for Distracted Driving Awareness Mo. (Pt. 2)
Continuing from 6 Distracted Driving Facts for Distracted Driving Awareness Mo. (Pt. 1), here are some more important facts that the National Safety Council has been highlighting for April 2014 to bring awareness to the dangers of distracted driving. Did you know that distracted driving contributes to about 26% of all traffic accidents? If you’ve been i …
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6 Distracted Driving Facts for Distracted Driving Awareness Mo. (Pt. 1)
With the National Safety Council (NSC) sponsoring Distracted Driving Awareness Month for April, it’s a good time to take a look at some little-known facts about this form of negligence and the major role it plays in many motor vehicle accidents. Here and in a few upcoming installments to this blog, we will highlight and discuss six facts about distracted …
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Preparing Winter Safety Kits for Your Car (Part 2)
Having items that will keep you warm if your vehicle breaks down are essential components of comprehensive winter safety kits. Picking up from Preparing Winter Safety Kits for Your Car (Part 1), here are some more details regarding the specific types of items that are important to keep in winter safety kits for all of your family’s vehicles. By havin …