Southbound Semi!!
Published on 28th Jan, 2011 at 19:04:22
It was around 9 o’clock at night when me and two friends were headed to work the graveyard shift at a technical support center in downtown Austin. Needless to say, the Jimmy Eat World and Toadies playlist was in its … Continue reading
Posted in You don't see that everyday! |Nuns and Spaghetti
Published on 26th Jan, 2011 at 18:46:27
Going to a movie in orange county, CA (the Kaleidoscope off crown valley) with my girlfriend at the time. Having a great day and a good time, she wanted to get me excited before just because she could and I … Continue reading
Posted in You don't see that everyday! |How a Car’s Steering Works – PART ONE
Published on 26th Jan, 2011 at 01:03:42
The steering mechanism in a car seems like a fairly simple mechanism: you turn the steering wheel, the car’s wheel turns, and the car goes in a different direction. Right? Actually, a car’s steering mechanism, while simpler than, say, the … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Driving Tips |what a mess!
Published on 25th Jan, 2011 at 18:50:54
One morning on my way to work I thought I everything was going well until this happened…. I had my coffee cup to the rim with hot piping coffee trying to balance it when all of a sudden my phone … Continue reading
Posted in You don't see that everyday! |Look Before You Leave
Published on 25th Jan, 2011 at 15:52:00
Driving is often taken for granted, however, is a very hands-on, serious task that requires focus and skill. During my commute this morning, I was reminded how evident it is for drivers to ignore or simply fail to recall driving rules … Continue reading
Posted in Driver Safety For You & Your Family |Limiting Distracted Driving?
Published on 24th Jan, 2011 at 21:08:38
This weekend I watched a “kid” casually swerving while driving down the road. At at traffic light, I noticed he was actively involved with his cell phone which was in his lap. I couldn’t help but think, he was more … Continue reading
Posted in Driving Distractions |Metro rethinks reprimands for reading while driving.
Published on 24th Jan, 2011 at 16:00:00
Our local Metro bus service is “rethinking” how it disciplines its drivers who are caught reading or texting while behind the wheel. Right now, the driver gets a written warning on the first violation. Now here’s the interesting part….they get up to … Continue reading
Posted in Driving Distractions |IT IS NOT WORTH IT!
Published on 23rd Jan, 2011 at 14:22:00
DWI Headlines "Drunk Driving Suspect With 4 DWIs Kills Texas Newlyweds" "Man Arrested for DWI After Driving Wrong Way" "Head on collision results in DWI charge" "Woman accused of DWI while driving kids" "Woman admits killing husband in DWI wreck" … Continue reading
Posted in Helping You Drive Safely |Texas Point System
Published on 22nd Jan, 2011 at 14:20:00
Oops, there is a “Public Safety Officer” or “Texas State Trooper” with flashing lights behind you. Here’s what to do: Slow down immediately, put on your blinker, and pull over as soon as it is safe. Breathe deeply and calm … Continue reading
Posted in Helping You Drive Safely |Getting Fit Safely
Published on 21st Jan, 2011 at 22:48:52
Every year hundreds of thousands make the resolution to get fit and healthy for the current year. For those of you who will be cycling or skating those holiday pounds off, here are some road tips to keep in mind. … Continue reading
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