Sleep deprived is no way to drive
Do you sometimes wonder if the Sandman is on vacation? In our busy world, there are often nights when we have too much going on to get a full eight hours of sleep. If sleep deprivation is “normal” for...
View ArticlePut down the phone or we will turn off the sun
Remember when you were a kid and your parents would threaten to take something away if you didn’t use that item in a responsible way? Well, using your phone behind the wheel is kinda like that. Today...
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Yellow bus and red lights mean stop
To pass or not to pass, that is the question. The laws about when it is legal to pass a stopped school bus can be confusing. The Iowa Department of Transportation has developed this graphic to help you...
View ArticleLive for another summer – drive sober
Labor Day is a great time to gather with friends and celebrate the end of summer. It’s also the last big warm-weather travel weekend. Those two facts can collide for deadly results when friends or...
View ArticleLost but not forgotten
On our message this week, there are no quips or puns or funny sayings, just the heartfelt thoughts of those who have lost loved ones on Iowa’s roadways. It’s never easy to say goodbye. How much more...
View ArticleHug your kids in the car, buckle them in the car
There’s nothing quite like a hug. When you hug someone it releases oxytocin, also known as ‘the cuddle hormone.’ That’s what makes you feel warm inside. Psychologists also say that oxytocin promotes...
View ArticleBeth, I hear you texting – but I can’t reply right now
FOMO – fear of missing out. It’s human nature that we all want to be connected to one another. With the pervasiveness of cell phones, the desire to connect and fear of missing out cause many of us to...
View Article94 Percent of All Car Crashes Are Caused By This
Last year, 404 people died on Iowa roads. That number—while a harsh reality—proves one thing: we’ve got too many jack@$$es on the roads. Since human behavior is attributed to 94 percent of all car...
View ArticleWhich Emoji Best Describes Your Driving Style?
We’ve all driven $hi++y at one time or another. Take this quiz to figure out which emoji you are as a driver. Question A: My car doesn’t move until everyone in it is buckled up: True or False? Question...
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Ten Dumb Things Iowa Drivers Do
Let’s face it. We all know drivers who think they are the best. Yet, they zip through traffic or text while driving because it’s okay if they do it (they’re good drivers, after all). Heck, if you don’t...
View ArticleOld Taylor can’t come to the phone… she’s driving
In Iowa, using your phone to do anything but talk or navigate is illegal. But that doesn’t mean those “legal” uses are safe. There are three types of distractions behind the wheel. Visual: taking your...
View ArticlePass on left, drive on right, text in parking lot
If you spend much time on multi-lane highways, you’ll probably run into those drivers who think the left lane was put in specifically for them. That might be true, as long as the vehicles using the...
View ArticleParents hold the keys to safe teen driving
It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week. As parents, we might feel like our kids don’t pay attention to what we do, but they’ve likely been watching your driving habits for a long time. What have they...
View ArticleDon’t throw a fit, pack a winter survival kit
Winter? What? Already? You may be dreading it, but winter is coming. If you’ve lived in Iowa long, you know the weather can change quickly. Typically, the first significant snowfall doesn’t happen...
View ArticleOnly Zombies text or tweet from the driver’s seat
Are you a zombie and don’t know it? One definition of Zombie: mindless, unthinking henchmen under the spell of an evil magician. When you’re behind the wheel, there’s nothing more important than...
View ArticleSteer it – clear it… move crashed cars to the shoulder
Do you know what to do in the event of a fender bender where no one is injured? Iowa law (House File 313 to amend Iowa Code 321.262) requires the drivers of vehicles involved in a crash where there are...
View ArticleBuckle up, Pilgrim
The holidays are upon us. With Thanksgiving this week, many of us are packing up and becoming pilgrims, traveling to see our loved ones. If you’re among the thousands of travelers expected to take to...
View ArticleCyber deals? Not behind the wheel
Who doesn’t want a great deal? In case you missed all those Black Friday sales, today’s your chance to get online and pick up this season’s must-have items at a discount. But if you’re trying to find...
View ArticleDeck the halls, not the guy who cut you off
The holiday season is in ramping up. How’s your stress level? Shopping, decorating, cooking, hosting parties and the dozens of other activities that can occupy your mind during this happiest of seasons...
View ArticleFulfill your destiny – buckle up
Wherever you are, you have a reason to be there. Maybe you want to see your family or buy a sweater or see a movie or look at Christmas lights – whatever your reason, you likely have a destination or...
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