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How to avoid rollover accidents, understand the consequences of DUI, avoid road rage and drive safely in the winter are among Accidents & Hazardous Conditions topics.

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How DUI Works

We all know DUI is a problem, and for many, a tragedy. So how do blood alcohol levels, police procedures and DUI punishment work? What can you do to keep your friends and family safe when you've been out drinking?

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  • 10 Most Dangerous Distracted Driving Habits
    10 Most Dangerous Distracted Driving Habits

    Distracted drivers: We're not trying to scold you or hasten the dawn of a vehicular nanny state. We're just pointing out some of the most dangerous habits behind the wheel. See more »

  • 5 Common Mistakes You Should Avoid While Driving in the Snow
    5 Common Mistakes You Should Avoid While Driving in the Snow

    Bad weather equals bad driving conditions -- and bad drivers. To avoid becoming one of the wrecks on the road, take a look at five common driving errors to steer clear of (pun intended). See more »

  • 5 Things You Can Do to Make Your Car Safer for Driving in Foul Weather
    5 Things You Can Do to Make Your Car Safer for Driving in Foul Weather

    Snow is lovely to look at, but less fun to drive in -- especially if you happen to break down, get a flat tire or crash into something. So prepare yourself (and your car) to meet Mother Nature's fury. See more »

  • 5 Ways to Avoid Overheating Your Truck
    5 Ways to Avoid Overheating Your Truck

    Nearly everyone has seen a fellow motorist stranded on the roadside -- white smoke billowing from under the hood of their vehicle. But is there really anything you can do to prevent your truck from overheating? See more »

  • How Crash Testing Works
    How Crash Testing Works

    Crash test dummies have been the subject of public service announcements, cartoons, parodies, even the name of a band. Real crash test dummies, however, are true life-savers as an integral part of automotive crash tests. See more »

  • How Defensive Driving Works
    How Defensive Driving Works

    At its core, defensive driving is all about anticipation -- knowing what other drivers are going to do in advance and getting out of the way. You don't need a course to learn this stuff; all you need is a little common sense. See more »

  • How Driving on Ice Works
    How Driving on Ice Works

    Icy, snow-covered roads may look like something out of a storybook, but driving on them can be something out of a nightmare. How can you navigate them safely? See more »

  • How DUI Works
    How DUI Works

    We all know DUI is a problem, and for many, a tragedy. So how do blood alcohol levels, police procedures and DUI punishment work? What can you do to keep your friends and family safe when you've been out drinking? See more »

  • How Hydroplaning Works
    How Hydroplaning Works

    Wet, slippery roads are one of the major dangers that drivers face, especially because they increase the chances of hydroplaning. What should you do if you start to lose control of your car during a heavy downpour of rain? See more »

  • How Road Rage Works
    How Road Rage Works

    Take a 3000-pound car, add a dash of traffic, and lots of frustration and what do you have? A potentially dangerous emotional state called road rage. Learn how you can negotiate the roads without blowing your top or someone else's. See more »

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