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How to drive safely in bad weather

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Bad weather and dangerous driving conditions are common. It is more important than ever to practice safe driving techniques in typical winter weather conditions such as rain, wind, snow, ice, sleet and fog. It is even more important to practice safety in extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes, tornadoes , torrential rain/snow and electrical storms. If possible, it is best to postpone a trip and stay home rather than drive if there is an extreme weather system moving through your area. Watch the following video where we will learn how to drive safely in bad weather.   Here are some tips for driving in bad weather:   Plan ahead.  Driving in bad weather usually takes longer and is more stressful. If you did not leave more time to reach your destination and are consequently running late, this will only increase your stress level and could adversely affect your driving. Also, check the weather before you leave. If you can take an alternate route to avoid the brunt of a we

HOW TO PREVENT INTERSECTION ACCIDENTS

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According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 40 percent of all motor vehicle accidents and 20 percent of all fatal crashes occur at intersections. So it should come as no surprise that intersections are far and away the most dangerous places on our roadways. They require pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers to cross paths at various speeds, setting the table for potentially fatal scenarios. Take a second to recall the number of intersections you drive through on your way to work every morning. It's a lot, right? It’s common for drivers to let their guards down when traveling the same route over and over, and that’s when accidents often happen. Everyone on the road — even the most seasoned driver — is susceptible to an intersection-related accident. In the following video all the basic things are discussed in details that how we can avoid accidents on intersections and save many life's.   But if you follow these five rules, you may decrease your o