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Welcome to Traffic Stop
Welcome to Traffic Stop, I DRIVE SAFELY's quarterly newsletter. Have you ever wondered what new driving safety laws were passed in your state, or how to squeeze those extra miles from the same old car, or what is happening in the world of driving? Traffic Stop is your resource for highlights on new regional traffic laws...read more
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Drowsy driving can be just as fatal as drunk driving. Like alcohol, drowsiness delays a person's reaction time, decreases awareness, impairs judgment, and increases the chance of a collision. Many times, an accident that is caused by drowsy driving is a high-speed accident that involves serious injuries or even fatalities. read more
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are now open to some hybrid vehicles. The federal transportation bill that was signed in August 2005 says that states are able to issue stickers to owners of hybrid vehicles that allow them to drive in the HOV lanes. Florida is one state that has decided to use this system. read more
Driving during low-light times, generally around sunrise and sunset, presents a new set of safety issues. Reduced vision is the biggest risk - it is not just you but everyone else on the road whose vision isn't as accurate.
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Just like your car, a celebrity's car picks up dirt and oil and needs to be washed. Washing cars is a part of many celebrity lifestyles: read more
Factoid
Parking Spots for Expectant Mothers
Sometimes called "stork parking," designated parking spots near store entrances are especially appreciated by expectant mothers who would rather not waddle across the entire parking lot. These spots are not required like handicapped parking spots, but they are becoming more common, especially at places like Babies-R-Us.
Maintenance Tip
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Do yourself a favor and save some room in your trunk for the following items. They could turn a potential trip-wrecker into nothing more than an unexpected pit stop:
Screwdrivers and wrenches
Jumper cables
A jack and tire iron
A can of "Fix-a-Flat"
Water for both the radiator and yourself
Emergency flares and reflectors
Gloves
Blanket and towel
Flashlight
source - CBS News
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