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Driving With Your Pets Increases Accident Risk

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:04:23 +0000

There are many causes for driver distraction. We know that texting while driving and talking on your cell phone can result in an accident but now Fido and Mr. Whiskers are also in the crosshairs of distracted driving dangers. There is a new report that shows that driving with a pet in the car increases your chances for getting into an accident.

Top Five Excuses To Try and Beat A Ticket

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:18:46 +0000

Most--if not all--of us have had the experience of seeing a flashing red light in our rear view accompanied by a loud, obnoxious siren. Even though we probably know what we did wrong our first impulse is to try and explain our way out of that inevitable ticket. USA Today reported the results of a survey asking drivers what their favorite excuse was.

Our Biggest Driving Fears

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:17:57 +0000

Driving a car or truck is second nature to most of us but that doesn't mean there aren't things that we fear when we're behind the wheel. Here, in Central New York, our driving fears usually center on weather and related road conditions but the Daily Mail reports that those aren't the only things that worry us.

AAA Introduces New Driving and Drug Interaction Website

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:11:16 +0000

If you take medications you have probably glanced at the small print where the various drug interactions and side effects are listed. But have you ever put two and two together to figure out how those side effects may affect your ability to drive? YNN reports a new AAA website, Roadwise RX, has been launched to inform drivers of just how their meds could affect their driving.

Keep Your Eyes On The Road And Hands On The Wheel

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:10:41 +0000

With the warmer weather here and vacation traveling just around the corner, many of us will be doing a lot more driving. At Big Frog 104, we want those drive times to be safe ones. So, as the old saying goes, keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. Now, a new study indicates the five riskiest distractions while driving.

Local Gas Prices Going Down

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:10:34 +0000

With Memorial Day is just a couple of weeks away, we’ll be doing more driving to the beach or that vacation destination. The good news is that central New York gas prices are going down. According to our sister station, WIBX: “AAA’s Ed Welsh says the average price for a gallon of gas in the [...]

Former President Clinton Misses Driving [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 05 May 2012 14:00:18 +0000

There are plenty of perks for an ex-President of the United States. One of the best is being chauffeured everywhere you want to go by the Secret Service. This, however, does not not sit well with former President Bill Clinton who was recently asked by Ellen DeGeneres what part of daily normal life he missed the most.

Drive Safely With Your Dog

Zach Effrog — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:00:58 +0000

If you have a dog, or have had a dog, you know many of them love to go for a ride. Whether it be sticking their head out the window or just looking out the window, some dogs just love the car. But, how safe are you when you drive with your dog? Well, according to new AAA and Kurgo Pet Products survey, 65 percent of pet owners have "engaged in at least one potentially distracting activity while driving with their dog."

Road Rage Tops List As An Annoying Driving Habit

Zach Effrog — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:00:22 +0000

What annoys you most about other drivers? How about tailgating? What about not using a turn signal? Well, the Canadian Automobile Association has compiled a list of some of the most aggravating things drivers do while behind the wheel.

Mutitasking Drivers

Zach Effrog — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:00:46 +0000

Surfing the net, talking and texting. We can do it all now on our cellphone. But, can you do it all while you drive? Surprisingly, or not so surprisingly, many people do! According to a new State Farm survey, 19 percent of people surf the internet on their cellphone while they drive. In addition, 74 [...]

On The Road Again Guys

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:11:18 +0000

We guys have certain attitudes on driving and traveling. I thought you might be interested in seeing how guys see the world of driving. “(from Men’s Health‘s The Average Guy) 2 is the number of road trips the average guy takes each year National Lampoon’s Vacation is the movie most men say “best captures the [...]