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Winter driving conditions demand specific tires

The added traction of a specialized winter tire is amazing. If you drive in snow and ice, you need winter tires. Winter tires will reduce your stopping distance, allow faster acceleration and provide better steering. The typical tire on your car or truck is a general purpose tire labeled “all-season” or “mud and snow.” These tires perform well in many conditions, but they under perform in cold temperatures and on slippery surfaces. A winter tire is optimized for these conditions through special tread designs and advanced rubber compounds. Bridgestone gave me the opportunity to drive and compare tires at its “Tire Rack Winter Driving Experience” in Denver. The “test track” was the ice hockey rink in the Pepsi Center, home

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Winter Driving Tips: Prepare for the worst

Like the human body, preventative maintenance in cars often means the difference between safe and healthy travel and catastrophe, particularly during winter driving conditions. Here’s  the second in a series provided the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) to held drivers prepare and participate safely in winter driving conditions. Stocking your vehicle is appropriate supplies for the season of the first priority.  Carry the following items: * Snow shovel, broom, and ice scraper. * Abrasive material such as sand or kitty litter, in case your vehicle gets stuck in the snow. * Jumper cables, flashlight, and warning devices such as flares and emergency markers. * Blankets for protection from the cold. * A cell phone with charger, water, food,

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Winter Driving Tips: Wild animals, strong planning

Winter driving can be safe and it can be treacherous. Learning how to best handle your car or truck in inclement weather conditions is paramount to safe driving. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHSTA) offers a detailed list of safety instructions for during winter  — from knowing your car to planning for trips during poor weather conditions to being aware of wild animals’ changing winter behavior. And there’s is stocking your vehicle with severe weather conditions equipment to properly servicing your car before driving in winter driving conditions. Here’s the first in a series of article that include a checklist and tip for safe winter driving. * For electric or hybrid-electric vehicles, several things can be done to

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National Transportation Safety Board decree: ban cellphones, texting while driving

The annoying, unsafe and rampant use of cellphones and text messaging among drivers could finally become illegal with the exception of emergency situations. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), via its group of accident investigators, has called for a nationwide ban on any non-emergency mobile phone calls texting while driving. The use of texting while driving is nearly exponentially increasing, with some surveys detailing that half of all young drivers text while driving. The NTSB in the past decade has increasingly proposed to limit the use of portable devices among drivers. Its latest recommendation is its most far-reaching proposal. In past recommendations, the NTBS has sought similar bans for novice drivers, school bus drivers and commercial truckers. The new recommendation,

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