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Bizarre Study Finds Drivers Try to Hit Animals [VIDEO]

Mike Adams — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:15:42 +0000

It should be considered a brilliant leap in the telling of humanity whenever the real face of the human condition is exposed – especially when it exposes the wrath of cold-blooded rubber animal killers.

That’s what we said — rubber animal killers.

4 Things You Didn't Learn In Drivers Ed

Chris Allen — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:07:50 +0000

Did you know because of technology, driving with your hands at the accepted 10 and 2 positions could hurt you or kill you? With air bags being placed in certain areas of the car, when one goes off, it could cause you to break a hand or face. Marc Demere of Popular Mechanics knew a [...]

Young Americans Buying Less & Driving Less Vehicles

Ken Hayes — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:18:34 +0000

The day I turned 16, I took my driver's license test. From the day onward, I was now forever hooked to a car. I got my first job so I could pay the high insurance cost just for me to drive. I was now paying for gas, vehicle maintenance, and everything else in between. A lot of the youth nowadays don't want to do that.

MN Law Enforcement Cracking Down On Texting & Driving April 19th

Ken Hayes — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:13:53 +0000

The MN State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies are conducting a statewide extra enfocement campaign on April 19th to stop distracted driving. Distracted driving includes the biggest problem now: Texting and driving. It’s also important to know that sending e-mails while driving, reading web content on your smartphone, or using your cell phone at [...]

With Early Motorcycle Season Here, Let's Refresh Safety Tips [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:36:31 +0000

Every time I get on my bike I always realize that what I am about to do can be dangerous. So far it's worth the risk, as it is something that I enjoy very much.

I stumbled on this video today that basically gives you safety tips and tells you what not to do. The crashes are nasty, and definitely a good motivational tool for you to do some of the following things:

1. Wear A Helmet - If you don't, you're stupid.

Car Myths That Cost You Money Every Year

Ken Hayes — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:42:25 +0000

One of my favorite websites cracked.com had an article about car myths that cost you money. It's a good article and it solidifies some things I've believed for quite some time. I've added a couple of my own too.

First here's what they had to say.

1. Changing oil eve

Could the Dangers of Driving and Using a Cell Phone Be a Bunch of Baloney? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:03:27 +0000

In recent years, study after study has raised the alarm about the dangers of talking on the phone while driving, with some saying you could be four times as likely to have a crash if you’re using a phone behind the wheel.

But new research indicates it may have been much ado about nothing.

Road Map Offers Somber Reminder of the Frequency of Vehicle-Related Deaths [Interactive Map]

Nick Cooper — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:20:53 +0000

Thanksgiving weekend is traditionally one of the biggest travel weekends of the year. If you were out on the roads this past weekend, you may have noticed extra law enforcement patrolling the streets and highways looking to keep things safe for everyone. Personally, on my way out of town to see family, I noticed half a dozen Minnesota State Troopers in a few-mile stretch of I-35. Several of these officers had cars pulled over, issuing citations.

Texting Is Killing Teen Drivers At Sobering Rates, State Holds Event Just Before Summer Break In Hopes To Save Lives

David Drew — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 02:37:50 +0000

While just glancing at a text message, you can travel the length of a football field while driving and do it with your eyes completely off the road. It is amazing the danger it presents but texting while driving is still a big problem and a killer, especially of our nations youth.

The statistics are startling.

Teenagers are three times more likely than their parents to die in traffic accidents. In Minnesota, 118 teens died in traffic accidents between 2006 and 2008.

Teen Crashes Into Two Cars While Allegedly Texting and Driving [VIDEOS]

B105 Staff — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:09:05 +0000

Last week, blogger Sean Symons captured horrifying footage of a teen driver who crashed into the side of the road, then hit two oncoming cars, all while he was allegedly texting and driving.

According to his YouTube page, Symons called the police when he spotted the texting teen, then pulled out his camera to catch the teen in the act. The original video was reportedly handed over to the police as evidence, Symons said.

Motorist Who Was Reaching For Cell Phone Gets 4 Years In Fatal Crash

David Drew — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:41:44 +0000

This sentence was handed down in Anoka County and is another sad reminder of the dangers of using your cell phone while driving. Nobody wins in this story. A family goes through the hell of losing a 14th month old boy, a motorist will go to jail and live with this burden for the rest of their lives - all because they couldn't wait a little bit to call somebody back, they had to look down for their phone

Are Women Better Drivers Than Men?

David Drew — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:59:28 +0000

That is just part of a recent traffic analysis done. If you drive late, be careful because more fatal car crashes occur at 2am than any other time of day, while the safest time to drive is 8am on weekdays in the height of rush hour. This according to analysis of traffic from researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. The big headliner from the study is that women are better drivers than men since men are more likely to take risks. It also means that men have a 77 percent higher chance of dying in a car crash than women, based on miles driven. Want more?

Don't Text And Drive, Please!

Ken Hayes — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:23:05 +0000

This is something that I saw on Facebook from a friend. It makes me sick when I see someone texting while driving. Please watch this video and share it with others to spread the message.