Distracted Driving: South Dakota

Distracted Driving: South Dakota

The Mount Rushmore State varies in weather and driving laws from other states, so your driving style has to change too. Here are some tips on driving safety in South Dakota: Phone Calls While Driving According to a 2010 Pew Research Center Survey, 36% of teens say...

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Distracted Driving: Alabama

Distracted Driving: Alabama

Alabama Department of Safety reminds us in the state's driving manual that driving is a privilege and that we have to be responsible not only for ourselves, but also for our passengers and other drivers on the road. Always remember that your number one...

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Distracted Driving Resources

Distracted Driving Resources

As a towing expert, I'm often talking to people about safe trailering practices, from properly selecting a hitch to proper cargo weight distribution. While these things are good to know, nothing is more important to driving safety than the...

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Stop the Texts, Stop the Wrecks

Stop the Texts, Stop the Wrecks

The dangers of distracted driving are frightening, and it only takes a second for distracted drivers to injure themselves or others. Alabama Attorney General, Luther Strange, reminds us in this public service announcement that texting and driving can be fatal. No text...

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Amanda Kloehr: The Real-Life Risk of Driving Distracted

Amanda Kloehr: The Real-Life Risk of Driving Distracted

I was just like many summer travelers. I didn’t want to be cooped up in the car anymore and I was ready to be on the beach. The only thing that I could do to bide time until I reached my final destination was find ways to keep myself “entertained”, and try and get...

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Tristan Nunez: DNT TXT N DRV

Tristan Nunez: DNT TXT N DRV

Tristan Nunez is a professional racecar driver, and national spokesperson for distracted driving. Since turning pro in January of this year when Mazda chose him to be a co-driver in their Mazda6 SkyActiv Diesel in the GRAND-AM Rolex Series, he’s made it his mission to...

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The Three Types of Distracted Driving

The Three Types of Distracted Driving

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month.  Staying distraction-free is important for your safety and the safety of other's on the road.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that there are at least 3000 deaths annually from...

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Multitasking is a Myth: How to Stay Safe

Multitasking is a Myth: How to Stay Safe

Do you ever split your attention between several things at one time by multitasking? Right now, for example; are you listening to music while you read this? Perhaps another conversation? Or maybe you are having a snack? While you may think that none of these side...

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Distracted Driving Laws you Should Know About

Distracted Driving Laws you Should Know About

The moving truck is loaded, your entire life in the back, and you head down the road. The chirp of your cell phone goes off, you reach for it and begin to read. The next thing you know, police sirens are in your rear view mirror. You didn’t even know what you were...

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Is Driving Hands-Free Really Safer?

Is Driving Hands-Free Really Safer?

 Many people mistakenly believe that hands-free devices are a solution for distracted driving. They allow you to keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. But, what about the distraction of carrying on a conversation while driving? Have you ever...

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How to Drive Distraction Free

How to Drive Distraction Free

Ding! Buzz. Brrrring! If your cell phone is anything like mine, it's always making noise. Every app on my smart phone has its own notification sound, and I know what each one means. One sound for a text message. A different sound for a new email. And, of course, the...

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