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With Summer in full swing, we know families are planning their annual road trip vacations. Here's a fun way to spice up those long drives!

The Smart Way to Stay Cool While Driving

            Avoid using your AC for as long as possible. Crack a window. Park under that tree. Use your sunshade.

Once the heat is too much to handle, turn on your air conditioning.  Make sure to use the recirculation mode once it starts pumping out that cool air! This will be a lot less work on your vehicle instead of continuously trying to cool down the hot air from outside.

4 Easy Tips to Avoid Car Sickness

Do you get carsick on long trips? We’re approaching summer, which means road trip season! Check out these tips on how to avoid the nausea.

-Sit in the front seat or take turns driving.  Being up front might help you feel less restricted.

-Crack a window, the fresh air helps!

-Close your eyes, if you can’t see anything you won’t get motion sickness.

-Avoid focusing on one thing

How to Avoid a Ticket in 3 Easy Steps

Here are three quick rules to follow to prevent from being pulled over while driving.

                Situational awareness – There’s probably a good reason why traffic is slowing down.  Don’t take this as an opportunity to weave through lanes.

                Assume that you’re always being watched – Cops are waiting for you to make a mistake.  From red light cameras to speed traps, their eyes are on you.

                Don’t stand out – Fix that broken taillight.  Some cars are more openly visible than others. A bright red sports car zooming by is more likely to be stopped compared to a SUV next to it.

How to avoid traffic jams

Tired of getting stuck in traffic on your morning and evening commutes to and from work?  Here are some quick tips that can help.

Map out an alternative route – Take side streets.  Try different routes on days you can afford to be late.  Avoid the highways if possible.

Play with your timing – If there is no way around avoiding traffic, try to see if you can move your schedule around.  Go in and leave an hour later if you can, this can significantly reduce the amount of time spent in your car.

Work from home – If this is feasible, try asking your boss if you can work from home at least a couple times a week.

Check local traffic reports – Do this before you leave, you can also continue to listen on the radio while you’re driving.  You can also use a GPS for live traffic updates during your commute.  This can help find the fastest route for that particular time of the day.

Carpool – Having access to the carpool lane by driving with a passenger can greatly reduce your travel time.

Top 5 Driving Safety Tips

Top 5 Driving Safety Tips

Eyes on the road, hands on the wheel – This will help you stay focused to avoid any distractions.

Distracting Passengers – Don’t lose your focus from interacting with any passengers riding with you.

Speed Limit – Don’t speed. Speeding increases the risk of a crash.

No alcohol – Don’t drink and drive.  Take a cab instead, the dangers and risks involved are not worth it.

Seatbelt – Buckle up when you’re driving.  Seatbelts prevent injuries in an accident.