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(NewsUSA) - If you're like most drivers, you consider yourself to be a responsible vehicle owner. Whether it's obeying traffic laws, buckling up, renewing your driver's license on time or taking your vehicle in for routine service at the manufacturer's recommended mileage intervals, you've got it covered, right?
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(NAPSI)-According to Safe Kids Worldwide, studies have shown that four out of five car seats are used incorrectly.
Parents need to educate themselves on all aspects of car seat safety to learn how to keep little ones safe and happy while on the road. |
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Though white winter wonderlands are beautiful to see, they often bring the blues with them.
Bone chilling temperatures, snow storms and icy roadways are just a few seasonal characteristics that cause some people to consider relocating to a warmer climate. |
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(NC)-An RBC Insurance/Ipsos Reid survey found that only 51 per cent of Canadians have an emergency supply kit in their car that includes first aid supplies, blankets or extra clothing and other essential items.
Winter months can bring severe weather and greatly jeopardize road conditions. |
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(NAPSI)-One thing is easy to foretell: Unpredictable weather can cause reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions that make it challenging for even the most experienced drivers. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself, your passengers and your car. |
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(NewsUSA) - Winter weather can be as dangerous as it is unpredictable. Studies have shown that approximately 70 percent of winter deaths attributed to snow and ice involve motor vehicles -; making it incredibly important to be safe on the road when driving conditions become hazardous. |
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While snow and ice are a familiar part of life for most Canadians, there are a few simple precautions every driver should remember before heading out in the cold.
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As soon as the snow begins to fall, as it has in most Northern cities across the country, drivers are faced with an entirely new set of challenges on the road. Snow and ice can be treacherous, but if you're prepared for the dangers they present, winter driving is much less scary. |
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Winter weather typically increases your risk of having an automobile accident.
A study by the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction shows that snowfall increases the risk of minor accidents by 80 per cent, while freezing rain increases the risk by 70 per cent. |
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Canadian winters are notoriously dangerous and unpredictable for drivers. With fluctuating weather patterns, subzero temperatures and icy roads, drivers need to be prepared for all possible conditions. |
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