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Virginia State Police Encourage Drivers to Avoid Texting and Driving
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Virginia Expecting First Winter Weather Blast
Sometime this week, probably tonight and Tuesday many Virginia residents will experience a light, wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow. There’s little to no accumulation expected, still this winter weather could make roads slick. Because many of us are planning to travel for Thanksgiving, there’s also the potential for a great number of traffic … Continue reading →
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Click It Or Ticket
There is no hidden message in this blog post. I want you to know, remember and share two things: 1. wearing your seatbelt will improve your chance of surviving a crash, and 2. police in Virginia will increase enforcement of seat belt violations over the holidays. This upcoming enforcement is known nationwide as Click It … Continue reading →
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Halloween Safety on the Road
When you’re driving home from work tonight please watch out for the little ghosts and goblins and parents of ghosts and goblins. It’s Halloween and in neighborhoods across Virginia and the United States, millions will be out running from house to house in search of chocolate and peanut butter and candy corn and lots of … Continue reading →
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“From one second to the next” documentary It Can Wait
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Distracted Driving and Passenger Safety Tips
Texting takes your focus off the road for nearly 5 seconds. That’s like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed. Did you know that 3 out of 4 child restraints aren’t used properly? Safe Driving: Distracted Driving, Passenger Safety Tips, & State Laws infographic by AtlasVanLines.
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Think you can text and drive? Think again.
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KU Professor Paul Atchley on distracted driving
Dr. Paul Atchely calls distracted driving “the grand illusion.” Atchley says there is a big difference between what the eye sees and the brain detects.
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Virginia Distracted Driving Summit – Sept. 19, 2013
Have questions about the Virginia Distracted Driving Summit, we have some answers.