10 Most Dangerous Distracted Driving Habits

10: Eating and Drinking Compared to some of the other distracted driving habits on our list, this one might seem relatively tame. After all, it doesn't demand all that much cognitive horsepower to stuff your gullet while on the move. But before you get too enamored of underway refueling, consider some of the things that could go wrong: You could spill scalding coffee on your lap That breakfast sausage muffin or deluxe burger could collapse in your hands, sending crumbs, sauce and patty pieces all over your work outfit Greasy hands or one-handed driving means less control of the steering wheel and shifter In...

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How to Share the Road with Truckers

Everybody has a horror story to tell about an encounter they've had with an 18-wheeler on the Interstate, and how they were nearly killed by the inattentiveness of the truck driver. News programs like Dateline NBC and 60 Minutes feed this fear with selectively edited stories regarding truck safety. But what nobody seems to consider is that they themselves may have caused the problem because of ignorance about what is involved in driving a truck, or by engaging in righteous driving behavior that did nothing but endanger their own lives and those of the people they care most about. Personally, we've seen rude truckers hog the road, and we've...

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October is Fall Car Care Month

The Car Care Council recommends 10 basic maintenance procedures to keep your vehicle operating at its best: 1. Check all fluids, including engine oil, power steering, brake and transmission as well as windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant. 2. Check the hoses and belts to make sure they are not cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or showing signs of excessive wear. 3. Check the battery and replace if necessary. Make sure the connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free. 4. Check the brake system annually and have the brake linings, rotors and drums inspected at each oil change. 5. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks, damage and...

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Free Flu Shots!

Forbes Regional Hospital as well as local EMS will provide FREE flu shots this fall! See below for a list of dates and locations:   Pitcairn EMS Park Building - 557 Broadway Pitcairn, PA  15140 Wednesday, October 10th 11:00am - 12:00pm Broadview Manor Wednesday, October 10th 2:00pm - 3:00pm Pitcairn EMS Station Wednesday, October 10th 4:00pm - 6:00pm Plum EMS 4545 North Texas Road Plum, PA  15239 Tuesday, October 16th 6:00pm - 9:00pm Monroeville #6 EMS 600 Garden City Drive Monroeville, PA  15146 Wednesday, October 17th 12:00pm - 8:00pm...

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Take the Pledge to Never Text and Drive

This initiative focuses on educating people – especially teens – about the dangers of texting and driving. The message is simple, yet vital: When it comes to texting and driving, it can wait. Each pledge made to never text while driving is a symbol of commitment to be part of a movement that helps everyone make safe choices with their wireless devices on the road. Teens on average, text five times more a day than a typical adult. That’s a lot of texting! And drivers that text while driving are 23 times more likely to be in a crash*. So AT&T is partnering with teens to get the word out about the serious effect texting and driving could...

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