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Tire Maintenance – What Drivers Should Know

One of the first things drivers learn about car maintenance is how to change a tire. Millions of drivers do not know how to change their tires and have to rely on tow truck companies and good samaritans. Tires …

Car Safety – Summer to Fall

As we move from September into October, the cooler weather is in front of us and the warmer summer days are behind us. Depending on where you are located, preparing your vehicle for fall/winter weather can mean different things. …

Trucking Industry – Congress Evaluating Hour Rule

The trucking industry has been a source of debate in the past over fatigue issues related to driver’s work hours on a weekly basis. There have been multiple forms of legislation on the issue. In 2003 the “34-hour restart” …

Part 1 in a 4 Part Series on Social Security Benefits Overview

If you’re one of the 8.6 million American workers who are unable to work because of a physical or psychological condition, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. However, the …

Rhode Island – Pedestrian Safety Measures

Pedestrian Accidents
Rhode Island ranks 32nd out of all the states according to the Pedestrian Danger Index, which was gathered Smart Growth America in 2012. The state of Rhode Island is just over 1 million residents, according to the U.S. Census …

The Importance of Understanding Traffic Laws

Understanding Road Laws
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over five million car accidents happen each year in the United States. A majority of these accidents are caused by a driver or passenger being careless or negligent. Roughly …

Rhode Island – Bicycle Safety

There have been a couple of recent accidents involving bicycle riders being hit by cars in the Providence area. According to data from Governing.com, less than one percent of employed people use a bicycle to get to work on …

Car Safety – Prolonging A Vehicle’s Life

What Makes a Vehicle Reliable?
Cars in the past have lasted ten years plus. Some cars are more reliable because they had similar parts, so it wasn’t as difficult to prolong the life of your vehicle. Over the past 30 …

New School Year – Car Safety

School Safety Precautions
The school year is going to be starting for millions of children all over the United States. Depending on where you live will impact how your commute is affected by the school being in session. Schools all …

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