August is Safe Traffic Awareness Month

National Traffic Awareness Month calls attention to the lives lost each year on the road. The goals of this month are to shed light on traffic safety rules to keep people safe on the roadways and eliminate the tragic losses experienced each year. Endurance shares safety tips for the road.

Road Trip Safety …

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Four Summer Driving Hazards to Be Aware Of

Summer months may leave the roads clear of ice and snow, but the season brings with it its own challenges and hazards. Travelers Insurance examines different things to be aware of on the road during this time of year.

Hazard Number 1: Summer Construction Brings Increased Traffic

Traffic delays and detours caused by road …

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Summer Driving Tips

There are a lot of tips for safe Winter driving. However, each season comes with its own hazards, and Summer is no exception. Use these tips from the American Safety Council to make sure you stay safe on the roads this season:

Travel earlier or later in the day

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Warm Weather Car Emergency Kit

Emergencies aren’t designated to a specific season. Winter car emergency kits are critical, and we recommend warm weather car emergency kits for the Spring and Summer months.

High temperatures can cause problems when it comes to vehicle performance and the Summer heat can be brutal if you’re stuck waiting for a tow or roadside service. Here …

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How to Drive Safely in Rainy Conditions

In the Northwoods, we are accustomed to driving in snow. As the seasons change, we need to prepare for rainy conditions. Driving in rain, whether a sprinkle or a heavy downpour, can be difficult. Rainy conditions are directly associated with higher accident rates, so we thought knowing how wet roads and reduced visibility affect the …

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Dealing with Salt Damage

We know the damage salt can do to your vehicle’s paint, and our state-of-the-art paint matching digital camera helps us to make quality repairs.

Why does salt damage cars?

Road salts damage cars mostly because they react chemically with water and air to speed up the oxidation process that causes rust. If left unchecked, rust can slowly …

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How to Transport a Christmas Tree

It’s beginning to look like Christmas! With that comes decorations, tasty desserts and Christmas Trees!

 

Now you may be wondering how you get that beautiful pine tree from the tree lot to your living room. Cars.com has some helpful advice on how to transport your Christmas Tree safely and with your tree still …

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What to Do if You Hit Black Ice

Winter is here! Between slippery, snowy roads and low visibility in storms you also must be weary of black ice.

 

Black ice can be difficult to spot and equally difficult to navigate. Thankfully Western Slope Driving Institute has some helpful advice on how to drive on black ice.

 

Resist the Urge to Hit the …

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