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Author Archives: Daun Thompson
A SAFE CAR FOR TEEN DRIVERS
Teen and Driver…now there are two words that scare the heck out of most people. And, when the two words are combined, that’s when it’s the scariest. My daughter turned 16 last October. She has had her provisional driver’s license … Continue reading
Where’s Baby? Look Before You Lock!
When I was a kid, safety was an option. Sure, we had seat belts in the car, but they were conveniently tucked down into the seat. My mom’s arm was our seat belt. And she could knock the wind out … Continue reading
Posted in driving safety tips
Tagged deaths, driver safety course, heat stroke, hyperthermia, kids in cars
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Happy Mothers Day, Mom … Am I Adopted?
With late Spring comes rain, beautiful wildflowers and Mothers Day. What a wonderful Mothers Day gift it would be to take pictures of your children in a field of Bluebonnets. This is what was going through my head as I … Continue reading
Hot Days Mean Pricey Gas
Gas prices are incredibly high right now and only getting worse. I always shop around for the best gas prices. Driving around searching on empty, of course. Who can afford to actually fill the tank anymore? Consumer groups say there … Continue reading
MOVE it OVER…IT’S THE LAW
I am curious as to how many people really don’t even know about the Move Over Law and what it means. The law went into effect September 1, 2003. Just this week, a Denton, Texas police officer stopped to help … Continue reading
My Crazy Fuel Obsession
Fuel prices are up a whopping 11%. There’s actually a woman who is addicted to drinking gasoline on that reality show “My Crazy Obsession.” When I saw that episode, my first thought was “Wow, that’s an expensive habit. She must … Continue reading
Tips for Highway Driving
Isn’t it nice to have someone out there who cares about you? Who, you ask? Well, there are emergency medical techs, firemen, police and me…just to name a few. And, because I care so much about you, I am going … Continue reading
Posted in defensive driving
Tagged driving safety class, highway accidents, texas driving tips
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The High Price of Haulin’
Gas prices are on the rise, just in case you’ve been so distracted by the March Madness you didn’t realize. According to a recent story on Weekend Edition Sunday on National Public Radio, “The national average for unleaded gas has … Continue reading
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Tagged driver safety blog, driver safety tips, gas prices, save gas
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Your First Car
Do you remember your first car? Sure you do! How could you forget her? It was either a good experience or a bad experience. But, for most of us, either way, it was a life altering experience. I remember my … Continue reading
Posted in Teen Driver Tips, traffic school, Uncategorized
Tagged classic cars, first car, old cars, teenager drivers
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Tips For Criminals
Although I am not a criminal, I must admit that sometimes I act like one. Perhaps it is just a habit, but if I see a police car, I inevitably lock ‘em up…even if I’m not speeding. Isn’t that crazy? … Continue reading
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Tagged being pulled over, driver safety tips, traffic light, traffic stop, traffic ticket
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