Impaired drivers are a risk to everyone who shares the road with them. The higher a person's blood alcohol concentration, the greater the impacts to their driving abilities. Unfortunately, the lack of sound decision-making that comes with intoxication means that these...
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How to prevent a rush hour traffic accident
Driving in rush hour traffic is stressful and dangerous. However, if you live in or around the Twin Cities metro area, you can expect to find yourself in bumper-to-bumper traffic during the morning and evening hours. There are several key steps you can take to prevent...
Tips for safe driving in heavy rain and wind
The weather can take a turn for the worse in Minnesota when you least expect it. If this happens while you're driving, it's critical to adjust your style to improve your safety. Driving in heavy rain and/or wind is never easy, as you're faced with a variety of...
Staying safe on the Minnesota roads means avoiding text messages
There are many myths out there about safe texting on the road. Some people think that teenagers are the only ones who cause crashes when they text and drive. Other people might think that it is okay to read a message, as long as they use voice to text program to...
Teenage drivers must be safe on the road
During the summers in Minnesota and Wisconsin, teenagers are out more. The ones who don't have a driver's license may ride with friends. While this is a normal rite of passage, it is also a time during which safety must prevail. Keeping teens safe when they aren't...
Wear your seat belt to protect yourself in a crash
Safety belts were designed to keep you safe when you're in a crash. Most people know that they should wear them, but they also know that the risk of a crash is relatively low. As such, many people believe that it's not always a necessity to wear them. Unfortunately,...
Do all fire departments install safety seats for parents?
There is a suggestion for most new parents, which is to go to the fire department to have their child's car seat installed if they are not sure how to install it safely. However, this isn't always the right thing to do, and there are more factors to consider. One...
How to teach teens to avoid distracted driving
The news is littered with stories about distracted driving accidents. You see a new one every day. You read about people suffering from serious injuries. You read about fatalities. You find yourself constantly worrying about getting hit by a driver who is talking to...
Follow these tips for safe highway driving
If you find yourself driving on the highways in and around St. Paul, you know just how dangerous it can be. Even when you're following the rules of the road and doing your best to maintain your safety, there are other drivers who don't seem to care much about you. The...