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Minnesota’s long winters make snowmobiling a way of life. With thousands of miles of groomed trails and frozen lakes, riders look forward to the season all year. But the same conditions that make snowmobiling exhilarating can also make it dangerous. Every winter,...
Winter driving in Minnesota brings many hazards, and black ice is among the most dangerous. Unlike snow or slush, black ice is nearly invisible, forming when temperatures hover around freezing and moisture refreezes on pavement. Drivers often don’t realize they are...
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...
When multiple cars are in a sudden chain reaction crash, it can be both terrifying and confusing. The noise, impact and the chaos that follows often leave drivers shaken and unsure of what just happened. Moments later, everyone may be asking the same question: “Who’s...
Vehicle design has a direct influence on overall traffic safety. For example, before safety restraints were mandatory in all standard passenger vehicles, ejections from vehicles during collisions were a common issue. While they still occur, they are less frequent now...
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...
A significant percentage of drivers listen to music while driving to enhance their mood by reducing boredom and the stress caused by traffic. However, while it might seem harmless, this normalized activity can increase the risk of accidents. Here is how this can...
Minnesota’s long winters make snowmobiling a way of life. With thousands of miles of groomed trails and frozen lakes, riders look forward to the season all year. But the same conditions that make snowmobiling exhilarating can also make it dangerous. Every winter,...
Winter driving in Minnesota brings many hazards, and black ice is among the most dangerous. Unlike snow or slush, black ice is nearly invisible, forming when temperatures hover around freezing and moisture refreezes on pavement. Drivers often don’t realize they are...
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...
When multiple cars are in a sudden chain reaction crash, it can be both terrifying and confusing. The noise, impact and the chaos that follows often leave drivers shaken and unsure of what just happened. Moments later, everyone may be asking the same question: “Who’s...
Vehicle design has a direct influence on overall traffic safety. For example, before safety restraints were mandatory in all standard passenger vehicles, ejections from vehicles during collisions were a common issue. While they still occur, they are less frequent now...
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...
A significant percentage of drivers listen to music while driving to enhance their mood by reducing boredom and the stress caused by traffic. However, while it might seem harmless, this normalized activity can increase the risk of accidents. Here is how this can...