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Driving on Snow and Ice 101

To get to the slopes, you have to drive through the snow Most Southern Californians like to drive to the snow not on the snow.  It barely rains let alone snows, so we don’t get much of a chance to practice the art of plowing along a snow filled road. Technology cannot conquer the snow [...]

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Travel with the drivers window partially open. Listen for traffic.

In the fog, travel with the drivers window partially open and listen for traffic.

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Deer don’t always look both ways.

Deer don’t always look both ways.

Look out for Bambi If you live on the hill then your chances of seeing a deer is pretty high.  Here are a few tips to avoid hitting a deer. Accidents involving deer peak in May, October and November. Worst times of day are around sunrise and between sunset and midnight. A deer can appear [...]

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Halloween Driving Safety Tips

Halloween Driving Safety Tips

Children + Candy + Crazy Outfits = Confused Pedestrians Yield to young pedestrians. Sure, some of the responsibility for child safety on Halloween lies on the shoulders of those little monsters, vampires and princesses running around, getting as much candy as possible in such a short time. But keep in mind that, while the typical [...]

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Wet Weather Driving Tips

Wet Weather Driving Tips

socal roads – SLIPPERY WHEN WET In spite of this week’s heat wave, winter storms are on the horizon. If Southern Californians ever knew how to drive in the rain, they forget during the six to nine dry months of the year. Autumn is upon us, and with winter rapidly approaching, it’s important to once [...]

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Skidding & Hydroplaning In Wet Conditions

Losing control of your car on wet pavement is a frightening experience. Skids are scary but hydroplaning is completely nerve-wracking. Hydroplaning happens when the water in front of your tires builds up faster than your car’s weight can push it out of the way. The water pressure causes your car to rise up and slide [...]

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Can you SEE? Can YOU be seen? Autumn Driving Tips

This year, plan ahead for the rainy season – just as you said you would when you got caught out last year. Detail the windshield The low sun in the fall  is particularly tough to drive thorough. It can turn a clear windshield into  an opaque curtain. You can improve vision significantly by making sure [...]

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