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Driving Tips From The Pros

Even if you’ve never crashed or been pulled over by the police, it’s always a good idea to find ways to stay sharp and improve your driving. Here, de Jager and other road safety experts offer their tips for how to stay on top of your driving game. 1. Tidy…

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Teen Drivers

My son is seventeen and, thankfully, a safe and conscientious driver. I partially contribute his driving skill to his love of car-driving video games. This may sound silly, but his hours “behind the wheel” when he was younger were obvious when he was first practicing his parent-taught Drivers’ Ed and…

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Boating Accidents

Spending the day on a boat is usually a fun and relaxing experience. Boating is one of the most popular activities in Texas, with more than half a million registered boats in the state, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. With so many boats on our lakes and…

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Technology and Neck Pain

You may be hearing more and more about neck pain caused by technology. Whether you hear the term text neck, tech neck, or sometimes even Netflix neck, the discussion is about the same thing – how modern lifestyle regarding the use of technology has adverse effects on the neck. If…

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Pet Safety While Driving

As a member of the family, we take our pets everywhere! Whether it’s going on a much needed vacation, driving them to an area park to run and play, or maybe, it’s a quick trip to the veterinarian for a check-up – some furry passengers just love to ride! But…

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Facts About Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor visits, and lower back pain is now the leading cause of disability worldwide. Here are some things you should know about back pain: Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions with 80% of adults, mainly women,…

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May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Motorcycles make up 3% of all registered vehicles and only .6% of all vehicle miles traveled in the U.S. Motorcyclists accounted for 14% of all traffic fatalities in 2017. 28% of riders who died in a motorcycle crash in 2017 were alcohol-impaired. 91% of riders who died in a motorcycle…

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Interesting Auto Facts

Nearly half of all fatal car accidents involve alcohol. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly 40 percent of all traffic-related fatalities in the U.S. involve a driver who is under the influence of alcohol. The first speeding ticket was issued in 1904. The first record of…

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The Most Forgotten Driving Tips

Avoid distractions Distracted driving accounts for 10% of all fatal accidents and is responsible for more than 1,000 motor vehicle accidents per day. Texting and phone calls, especially for teen drivers, is the primary cause, but other distractions include eating, talking to passengers, and adjusting the GPS. Adjusting mirrors and…

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First Steps After An Accident

A few years ago, my parents were driving with my young son in their car and they were hit by a semi right in front on me. I was standing in front of my office and they pulled out just as the semi was changing lanes. Thankfully, no one was…