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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Minnesota drivers face the inevitable arrival of snow storms and other winter weather conditions. Snow, ice and reduced visibility create dangerous driving situations, especially for less experienced drivers. Here are some...
It is certainly true that many driving distractions involve cellphones. This goes beyond just texting and driving. Distractions can also include using a GPS, streaming music, or trying to take pictures and videos in the car. For this reason, it is usually best for...
The “always on the go” culture that’s so common in this country is just a fact of life for many people. Those individuals may not realize that staying busy in that manner takes a significant toll on their body and mind. One area of daily life that can suffer...
Soon it will be October in Minnesota, a time for the University of Minnesota and local high schools across the region to celebrate their homecomings with football games, pep rallies, parades and dances. This is also a time of increased underage drinking and,...
It can start as an impulsive moment of fun: your teen or their friends take your car without permission, just for the thrill. Maybe they’re looking to impress their friends or chase a rush. But joyrides can quickly turn dangerous and potentially deadly, especially if...
You are involved in a serious car accident. You do seem to avoid any broken bones or serious cuts and lacerations, but you wind up with a head injury from hitting your head on the side window during the accident. The authorities come to the car accident scene and ask...
Mechanical failures are often invisible hazards that motorists can’t easily perceive until something has gone terribly wrong. While most car crashes are attributed to driver error, sometimes it’s a vehicle itself—specifically, a part that’s worn out, defective or...
Have you noticed that headlights on cars are much brighter at night? You are not the only one. Many modern vehicles use LED lights. LED lights provide a white light, replacing the once popular yellowish light that was standard for most vehicles. LED lights are meant...
Your number one priority after a car accident should be seeking medical assistance. If you or someone else has been injured in the crash, contact the authorities so that EMTs will be sent to the scene. However, if possible, it’s also wise to take pictures after the...
Some types of motor vehicle collisions seem more dangerous than others. While people can get hurt in any type of crash, people tend to be the most afraid of head-on collisions or angle crashes. On the other hand, they might be outright dismissive about rear-end...