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StreetSafe Driving Academy Offers Summer Driving Lessons at the ShoreFriday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:58AMHADDONFIELD, NJ July 13, 2011 Teens living and vacationing at the Jersey Shore can now continue their new driver training when taking a break from the beach. StreetSafe Driving Academy , a state-of-the-art driver training company serving the suburban Philadelphia and Haddonfield, NJ, areas, now offers behind-the-wheel lessons from Ventnor to Stone...
Community calendarThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:35PMAdult Basketball, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays & Wednesdays through Aug. 7, Coupeville High School gym, 501 S Main St. Ages 16+. Cost: $30. RSVP: sarah3-02@yahoo.com; swparks.org.
Cell-phone laws may not be enough to curb crashesMonday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:31PMLaws against using cell phones and texting while driving may not be enough to get people to hang up and drive safely.
Standard teen driving laws a good ideaSunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:19PMIn an editorial, the Daily Herald supports efforts by a local congressman to standaridize state programs across the country in an effort to help teen drivers be safer drivers.
Cell phone laws may not be enough to curb crashesSunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:18AMLaws against using cell phones and texting while driving may not be enough to get people to hang up and drive safely.
UMTRI Enlists Teen Drivers To Study Advanced Vehicle Safety SystemsThursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:09PMForty teenage drivers from southeast Michigan will drive a fleet of specially equipped vehicles for 14 weeks beginning this summer as part of a study to test a suite of advanced vehicle-safety technologies.
Police: Unlicensed teen hits Ft. Bragg soldierThursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:12AMFAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Police say a wreck involving an unlicensed teen driver who turned in front of a motorcycle has left a Fort Bragg soldier in serious condition.
Fatal teen car crashes peak in summer monthsThursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:12AMAs summer begins, parents and teens should be aware that deadly traffic crashes peak for teens during June, July and August, according to officials of the nation’s leading motoring organization.
Clubs & Organizations - Updated April 7, 2010Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:25AMlobbies for senior citizen benefits at the national, statewide and local level and is a social group with service to others in mind. It meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the second Monday at the Nassau County Council on Aging, 1367 South 18th St, just south of the hospital parking lot.
State BriefsSaturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:12AMPITTSBURGH -- The prosecution has rested in the trial of a man charged with killing three Pittsburgh police officers. On Friday, at least two law enforcement officers testified that suspect Richard Poplawski confessed to the shootings.
Teen accident kills tire shop workerFriday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:00AMCOMMERCE CITY — A 15-year-old worker at a tire shop hit and killed a co-worker while moving a car onto a ramp in a garage. Commerce City Police Lt. Dennis Moon says the youth was moving the car Thursday evening when he lost control.
Ford Pitches MyKey To Insurance CompaniesThursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:30PMFord’s MyKey, introduced in 2010, is just the thing that parents of new drivers had been looking for. Using one key as a master, parents can program MyKey-equipped vehicles to limit top speed to 80 miles per hour, reduce the audio volume to 50 percent of maximum and even mute the audio system unless the driver is buckled up. The car’s...
WSP: 14-Year-Old Caused 3-Car Crash On I-5Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 6:40PMThe Washington State Patrol says a 3-car crash on Interstate 5 at Tukwila was caused by a 14-year-old driver.
WSP says driver, 14, caused Tukwila crashFriday, June 17, 2011 @ 3:06PMTUKWILA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State Patrol says a 3-car crash on Interstate 5 at Tukwila was caused by a 14-year-old driver. The patrol says the teen was speeding with his 14-year-old girlfriend as a passenger Thursday when he collided with two cars. One of the other drivers suffered minor injuries.
DWI punishment bill named for teen goes to govThursday, June 16, 2011 @ 10:37PMRALEIGH — A Gaston County teenager’s death prompted a bill with longer sentences and larger fines for drunken drivers, legislation that now goes to Gov. Beverly Perdue.
Driven to distractionTuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:12PMSitting in his backyard watching the last embers of the bonfire smoulder, Attila Szakallas was snapped out of his reverie by a loud crash in the front of his Raquel Street home. Running through the home, he opened the front door to what looked like a war zone.[...]
When car shopping for teens, think safety firstSaturday, June 11, 2011 @ 2:27AMThe 2011 Jetta starts at $16,495, significantly less than most of its midsize competition. / Volkswagen / Associated Press DETROIT— Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers.
Teen Drivers Face Higher Insurance RatesThursday, June 9, 2011 @ 8:07PMThe days of boys paying significantly higher rates than their female counterparts are over.
Waterbury teen dies in fatal two-car crashThursday, June 9, 2011 @ 3:37PMWATERBURY -- One teenager is dead and another is in serious condition when the car they were riding in veered into the opposing lane and crashed head-on into another car Wednesday afternoon on Thomaston Avenue, said police Capt.
A Dangerous Driving Day for Teens is Approaching!Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 8:19AMVirginia (VA) drivers beware... interestingly enough, it appears that June 10th is the second deadliest day for teen drivers after studying five years worth of data. While the reasons for this appear to be unknown, the thought is that due to proms, graduations, and parties, more teens are on the roads, and potentially driving while impaired. Now I once heard that 65% of statistics were just made ...
Businesses chip in for teen driving programWednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 3:44PMBecause of the wish of one man, a community driver’s education course was born with a little help from one mother engaging local businesses.
News BriefsWednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 1:46PMMountain Bible Church yard sale Mountain Bible Church will have a yard sale Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The congregation of MBC gathers and donates quality items each year for a fundraising venture. Furniture, clothing, books, dishes, tools, etc. will be available. Mountain Bible Church is located at 630 Maple St., Tehachapi (corner of Maple and Mountain View ...
Peer-to-peer, parental involvement critical in keeping teen drivers safe on the Central Jersey roadsMonday, June 6, 2011 @ 12:03PMOld Bridge Twp. Police officer Robert Kurzydlowski helps Manny Dacosta from Car-Tech Auto Salvage of Old Bridge and Avenel unload a wrecked car that will sit in the entrance way to Old Bridge Twp. High School as a way to remind students of the dangers of driving while impaired.
Safety, price key ingredients in choosing a car for teen driversSaturday, June 4, 2011 @ 4:49AMCar accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. So when it comes time to buy a suitable car for a teen driver it’s important to choose the safest car that meets your budget.
Have a ‘Hart’: Troy businessman develops phone app to protect teensFriday, June 3, 2011 @ 9:10PMBy CHRIS MENEES Staff Reporter Paul Hart is offering parents some peace of mind. The local businessman and owner of Hart Technologies in Troy has created the SIPS — Safety Information and Protection System — Teen Driver Application for Android and iPhone smartphones.
Progressive Uses New Driver-Focused Technology to Determine Insurance RatesFriday, June 3, 2011 @ 11:05AM“They had big antennae and wires going everywhere,” says Progressive’s Richard Hutchinson of Snapshot predecessors. The device is now roughly the size of a deck of cards. | Illustration by Leonello Calvetti The insurance company is zooming ahead in the race to deliver usage-based insurance rates. #article-bucket a .article-view-enlarged { display:none; } WHEN GLENN Renwick, the chief executive ...
Commuters rely on pedal powerThursday, June 2, 2011 @ 10:23AMExperienced riders have tips for those who are just taking up cycling to work.
Distractology 101 Educates, InformsTuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 9:07PMWith the help of David Dunn, the “Distractology 101” trailer pulled into ORR High School this week and opened its doors to area students. In the past 11 weeks, over 700 students have entered the mobile classroom and taken the forty-five minute course that allows them to experience the dangers of texting and driving in a safe environment. The course is based on the work of Dr. Donald Fisher, a ...
New smartphone app from State Farm aims to improve driversTuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 9:44AMA new mobile application introduced by State Farm will monitor driving habits, offer tips on driving safely and possibly reduce the number of crashes.
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Calendar: Your guide to today, tomorrow and beyondSaturday, May 28, 2011 @ 1:05AMEvents The Franklin Gun Club will host a Vintage Bolt Rifle Match at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Fort Bliss Rod & Gun Club, on Roy Johnson Lane, east of Railroad Drive and Deer Street.
Interstate 45 Tops List for Most Texas Teen Car CrashesFriday, May 27, 2011 @ 8:53AMAllstate is urging Texas teen drivers to focus on the freeways this summer. While car crashes can happen any time, any place, new data shows the number of crashes involving teen drivers is higher on certain roads and highways in the state.
Free class Wednesday for Greeley parents with teen driversTuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 7:56AMParents interested in learning more about how to keep their newly licensed teen drivers safe on the road can attend the final safety class of the spring semester Wednesday at the Farr Regional Library.
Students get lesson in distracted drivingMonday, May 23, 2011 @ 5:21PMAllstate and the Arrive Alive Tour visited Naples High School to show that taking your eyes off the road for just a second can have deadly consequences.
TRAVELOGUE: Bill would tighten reigns on teen driversSunday, May 22, 2011 @ 4:40AMThe prom season is finished for most, if not all, of the Delaware County high schools. And that’s usually when parents of teenage drivers who have returned home safely can breathe a sigh of relief. It’s often a high-risk time for teenage drivers, who may go places, or do things they don’t normally do.
Allstate Facebook campaign aims for awareness of teen driving deathsThursday, May 19, 2011 @ 9:48PMeBuzz column for Friday, May 20, features Northbrook-based Allstate and its newest campaign to have everyone black-out their Facebook picture to help eliminate teen driving deaths.
Facebook Profile Pictures Go Black May 20 - May 27Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 8:00AMCar crashes are the number one killer of American teens, with an average of 11 American teens dying each day as a result of car wrecks.
Local view: Summer brings added risks for teen driversTuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 12:24AMLinda GormanAAA Arizona With high school graduations and summer approaching, many teen drivers will quickly trade their books for brakes, spending more time behind the wheel. Unfortunately, most families are unaware of the dangers that accompany teen drivers during these months. Statistically, car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, responsible for more deaths each year than drugs ...