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Factoids from ‘Ask the DMV’ newsletter
Every week, Street Smarts gets a newsletter from the DMV with interesting information that result from frequently asked questions. Here are a few of the topics featured in “Ask the DMV”: Individuals age 62 and older can apply for a … Continue reading
Posted in DMV, driver education, Driver safety, Driving impaired, DUI, Senior drivers, seniors, teen drivers, teens, Uncategorized, weather
Tagged DMV, DUI, headlights, ID, registration, teens, weather
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Auxiliary lanes project update
Work will continue on the Highway 1 Soquel/Morrissey auxiliary lanes project this holiday season, reports the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission. Crews will focus on the retaining wall on northbound Highway 1. As weather permits, crews also will work … Continue reading
Of 11.7 million holiday travelers, 10 million to drive, AAA says
AAA predicts about 11.7 million Californians plan to travel during this holiday season. That’s a 1.8 percent jump over last year. Of the predicted holiday travelers, 10 million will drive, an increase of 1.4 percent from 2011, AAA reported. If … Continue reading
Posted in AAA, highways, holiday, travel, Uncategorized
Tagged AAA, holiday travel, rain, weather
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Wet weather tips for drivers, cyclists ad pedestrians
Rain is in the forecast all weekend long, as well as at least one day next week. Here are some tips to help you get to your destination safety from the California Office of Traffic Safety, with a few additives … Continue reading
Posted in Aptos, bicycle, bicycle education, cell phones, child passenger safety, child seats, children, cycling, driver education, Driver safety, Felton, law enforcement, Office of Traffic Safety, pedestrian education, pedestrian safety, pedestrians, police, Public safety, rain, roads, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Senior drivers, seniors, Soquel, speed, Speed limit, teen drivers, teens, texting, tires, traffic laws, traffic safety, traffic signal, traffic signs, travel, Uncategorized, watsonville, weather
Tagged cycling, drivers, OTS, pedestrians, weather
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Rain in the forecast, are you and your car ready?
Rain, or at least some sort of precipitation is a possibility these next few days. Motorists, are you ready? Below are some tips to follow before, during and after a wet weather occurrence tips from the California Office of Traffic … Continue reading
Posted in driver education, Driver safety, Office of Traffic Safety, Uncategorized, weather
Tagged driver, education, OTS, safety, weather
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July 4th holiday road trippers should get ready and be set before they go
The Fourth of July is coming up in about a week and a half, and many of you are thinking: Road Trip! If you are planning to hit the road, it would be wise to put your car in the … Continue reading
Posted in booster seats, California Driver Handbook, California Vehicle Code, cell phones, child passenger safety, child seats, children, disabled drivers, distracted drivers, driver education, Driver safety, Driving impaired, drowsy driving, DUI, Gas prices, highways, impaired drivers, inattentive drivers, motorcycle, NHTSA, Office of Traffic Safety, road trip, roadtrip, seat belts, Senior drivers, speed, State Parks, teen drivers, teens, texting, tires, tourism, traffic, transportation, Uncategorized, weather
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