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Should Tests Be Given To Drivers Over A Certain Age?

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 12:29:31 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - The driver was one hundred years old. His experience did not prevent him from jumping a curb and crashing into a group of pedestrians outside of an elementary school.

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Study Reveals Failing to Use Turn Signal Can Have Devastating Consequences

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:38:11 +0000

Texting while driving may nab all the headlines, but turn signal neglect presents just as real a danger for motorists.

For instance, did you know the lack of turn signal use accounts for around two million accidents per year? That’s more than the 950,000 crashes that reportedly happen annually due to distracted driving.

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Herkimer County Hosts Defensive Driving Course

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:00:38 +0000

Herkimer, NY (WIBX) - The Herkimer County Clerk's Office is offering a six-hour Defensive Driving Course to Herkimer County residents.

The course will be held on Tuesday January 24 and January 31 from 6 to 9pm at the 9-1-1 Building on Reservior Road in Herkimer, near the H

Payment is $35 dollars and includes all books and materials

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Tips for a Safe Holiday Journey

Althea Fung — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:05:12 +0000

If you haven’t already gotten on the road to celebrate the holidays with friends and family – or run away from them – here are a few safety tips to make your holiday season a happy and secure one.

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Could the Dangers of Driving and Using a Cell Phone Be a Bunch of Baloney? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:03:27 +0000

In recent years, study after study has raised the alarm about the dangers of talking on the phone while driving, with some saying you could be four times as likely to have a crash if you’re using a phone behind the wheel.

But new research indicates it may have been much ado about nothing.

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FSLH Partners With DriverCheck Program

WIBX — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:17:14 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - "How's My Driving?" stickers are going on all Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare vehicles after a partnership with DriverCheck, a program aimed at promoting driver safety. The organization said it partnered with the company because driving is a major part of their operation, and ensuring safe driving habits is beneficial to its employees and patients.

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