Peak Traffic Ticket Season Is Here: Police Pushed to Give More Seat Belt Violation Citations
For the two weeks around Memorial Day, there’s more reason than normal to buckle up: Police around the country are stepping up enforcement of seat belt laws and plan on giving out double the usual number of tickets. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is promoting the two-week period from …
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Like snow, rain poses hazards for all drivers
We all know that snow and ice can make roads treacherous. But do we also all know that rain can be even more dangerous? A report from the Federal Highway Administration makes that point. It found that nearly half of all weather-related crashes happen when it is raining. About one-fourth of …
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What is a zipper merge?
When a lane is closed in a construction zone, a zipper merge occurs when motorists use both lanes of traffic until reaching the defined merge area, and then alternate in “zipper” fashion into the open lane. When most drivers see the first “lane closed ahead” sign in a work zone, they …
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Buying a new car with safety in mind
Safety is without a doubt one of the most important things you should take into consideration when shopping for a new car. But how do you know if the vehicle you are considering would stand up to a serious accident? Here are five things you should consider before making a …
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Safer than expected Smart Fortwo performs like bigger cars in crash tests
Just how safe is the Smart Fortwo? Protected in what automaker Mercedes-Benz calls the tridion safety cell, the Smart Fortwo manages to prove itself to be safer than expected for such a small car. With a starting price well below $20,000, the Smart Fortwo activates the crumple zone of the …
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