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DSO Travelogue: Biggest Roadside Attractions
By Patrick Mileham DriveSafe Online Contributing Writer Does this sound familiar? You are driving down the interstate minding your own business when you see it; a distressed, hand-painted sign sitting near the bend of the road. “See the World’s Biggest [fill in the...
Infographic: Teen Drivers
Teen Driving: you protect your children from many of life's dangers on and off the road, now it's time to hand them the keys to the car. It's enough to give you pause because crashes are still the leading cause of teen...
Defensive Driving: Getting Back to School Safely
School’s back! For many families, this means a return to busy routines. From football games to orchestra concerts, dance recitals to quiz bowl competitions, back-to-school often means increased time in transport. Parents worry about everything in their kids’ lives, so...
Travel Apps You Didn’t Know You Need
Whether you’re a hardcore traveler living out of your suitcase, or just a weekend tourist looking forward to overnight stays in random towns, you want to get the most out of every trip. Luckily, we live in the technology age where the latest gizmos, gadgets and smart...
Quiz: Are You an Aggressive Driver?
Do you know that aggressive driving accounts for two out of every three traffic fatalities? Or that half of those who encounter aggressive behavior from other drivers react with some form of aggression as well? Do these statistics worry you?...
Travelogue Entry 101: Cajun & Creole Country
Some people dream about playing professional sports. Others want to take the stage in front of thousands of screaming music fans. Me? I just want to experience 300 years of cultural food traditions and eat my way across Louisiana. Gumbo. Boudin. Pralines....
Safety Tips for Winter Driving
Winter is coming. In some places, it’s already here. Snow-covered trees, homes and landscapes can be relaxing and heart-warming to look at, but driving on snow-packed roads can make your heart race for an entirely different reason. Even the...
Senior Driving: It’s time for the talk. Are you ready?
Not many events have the potential to cause as much emotional strain as talking to a senior parent when their ability to drive is compromised. “It’s not an easy conversation for young people to talk to their parents about when it’s time to stop driving…but it’s an...
INFOGRAPHIC: Bicycle Safety
Bicycle safety is very important. Check out this infographic for some great information on bicycle safety.
INFOGRAPHIC: Distracted Driving
Distracted driving: any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, taking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment, or navigation system - anything that takes your attention...