The Truth About Cellphones & Driving...

If you will just take six minutes of your time and read my blur today, I expect it will be most shocking...

It makes my blood boil; to see multitasking drivers cruising along as they jabber and text on cellphones; and attempt to groom themselves while glancing at some papers. And I feel wroth to learn that in 2003, officials at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration eradicated a proposal for a large-scale study of cellphone risks, and withheld hundreds of pages of research that warned about the dangers of cellphone use while driving.
Make a long story short, the agency quashed the research to avoid antagonizing the congressional appropriators who controlled the highway budget. That's nothing to sneeze at, because the researchers proposed a warning to state governors about the initial finding that laws mandating the use of hand-free devices did not solve the problem. Other studies show that a driver on the phone is four times as likely to crash as other drivers.
Talking about missing the boat, six years later the Transportation Department advises drivers to avoid cellphones except in emergencies. But far too many Americans now consider phoning while driving to be standard behavior. Kporchhaulling.
Safety tip of the day: whenever there's rain or inclement weather; drivers should slow down to a prudent speed to drive safely on our highways.
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How To Get Rid of your Traffic Tickets---Plus Gain Some Valuable Knowledge for Pratical Use...

For years I was making the same mistakes with my traffic tickets. Even though I paid them, I couldn't figure out how to keep a good driving record and lower my insurance premium. And then I discovered traffic ticket schools.
Getting a traffic ticket is like a black-eye, you must know how to take care of them. By registering with a traffic school you can remove the unwanted traffic ticket. The school is like protection leading you along the path... from being one that struggles to one who wins. No longer will you have to bite the bullet, and yearn for luck with your love for driving, with school you can achieve it all. From those who have a desire for happiness to one who experiences it daily. It is unwise to journey the sometimes difficult and treacherous driving experience alone. With a good school at your disposal you can have a smile on your face and money in your pocket.
Catch on, some traffic schools are even online; therefore, you can take the course anywhere & anytime. The school will mail your completion certificate to you. Plus you can register today and finish later; furthermore, the test and course are not timed, so go at your own pace. Test the waters, go online and do a traffic ticket schools research. Schools may vary. Most schools guarantee removing the unwanted traffic ticket from your driving record. The benefit apart from removing traffic tickets online schools let you study at home, any time of the day or night.
I bet dollars to doughnuts, no one knows all the reasons for taking traffic ticket courses. It may be taken to remove a traffic ticket or for an auto insurance discount, or maybe to become a more versatile and educated driver, enhance your driving skills, or retrieve road rules etc. I lay my cards on the table, no matter what your reason for taking a course, expanding your knowledge of safe driving skills can help you.
Whether issued a traffic ticket to attend traffic school or you have elected to take one. The next step would be to find an online traffic school (if possible online) that suits you. Kporchhaulling.
Safety tip of the day: the friendly nature of drivers has been the cause of many vehicle crashes. Get the picture: a vehicle is waiting to exit from a driveway onto a traffic filled street. A vehicle on the street stops well behind the cars in front of him and allows the other car to pull out across the street. Acts of kindness can cause accidents. The driver pulling off the lot cannot see the oncoming car because of stopped traffic and is "waved out" into a danger zone by a driver that cannot see another oncoming vehicle. kporchhaulling.
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Follow No Politician Till You've Heard This Trucker's Views...

It's back to the drawing board, with the two major political parties becoming a mirror image of each other with regards to national security and defense.
What it boils down to: American truckers are stepping up to the plate with educated and informed candidates. Unlike Washington politicians who are out of touch with reality,theirs is a professsion that carries them across the country.They are in the real world, candidates understanding hard work and what it takes to build our great nation. They offer fresh choices that reflects our values and beliefs.
John Bootie of Pennsylvania , believes that if you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem. And like Republican candidate for senate, trucker Mike Peak. Bootie threw his hat into the political arena, as an independent candidate for President. For full details go to http://associatedcontent.com/article/416394/John bootie .com. Kporchhaulling.
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Read This Or Be Ignorant --- About Good Drivers...

I hope you have the courage to read this blur; see if you qualify to be a good driver.
Are there any good drivers? I was backing into a space with my tractor-trailer rig today, when along came a man driving his four-wheeler. He just pulled up and glared at me. As a driver, I was sure he was accident prone, the man was impatient which equals to strike #1. My first thought was of those poor people's safety in his vehicle. I don't understand why people even try to drive if they can't pay attention, the man had other options available, but he wanted to challenge my large truck. A bad driver can cause you to have an accident; even if you're a good driver.
Take it from me there are many types of bad drivers. Like a bull in a China shop there's the teenage drivers. They are nervous and scared, or on the other hand many are overzealous.
Another type of driver is like my before mentioned friend, the impatient workaholics. These drivers are alway in a hurry and definitely multi-task. These people have no patience for driving at all, they never consider their fellow drivers. Steer clear of these types of people if you want to avoid dents in your vehlicle.
The last hurrah for the soccer-mom, car-pool types. They pile as many passengers into the car or minivan as possible, whether it's to go to school or a sporting event. It's not safe to pile up in your car without enough seat belts. I know the money and time saved is nothing to sneeze at, but these people take carpoolling to the extreme.
It's a no brainer, many older people should not be driving. They drive slowly, and many tend to weave. It makes you wonder how some people passed the driving test.
And I think my lucky stars for the good drivers out there. You always wear your seat belts, use turn signals, drive the speed limit, and never attempt to multi-task while driving. Maybe one day the good will outnumber the bad. Waiting for the other shoe to drop, kporchhaulling.
Safety tip of the day: a good rule of thumb, please keep children from playing in the street and maybe stop another accident.
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Read This And Be Prepared For Road Raged Drivers...

I have just finished reading an article by an upstate NY news reporter on road rage. And I like to share this insight to help in coping with road rage.
First things first, we don't know who is in the car beside us, behind us, or ahead of us. Like asleep at the wheel, we just drive. And we cut them off, and they cut us off. Anthing goes; it doesn't matter where they were born, if they have children, or if they are truck drivers, teachers, clerks or criminals. And somethimes all hell breaks loose, the game becomes dangerous, fatal, and someone causes an accident on purpose.
Bet your bottom dollar, if someone is having a bad day, they will be wiser to stay home. There are many people these days having bad days on the road, creating road rage. There are too many senseless accidents, and too many deaths.
Call the shots, and remember when you're behind the wheel, your life is important, and also everyone else around you. Plus, any mental breakdown, any mental mistake could place you and them in danger.
Call off the dogs, keep your eyes open, and keep your distance. The road is a dangerous place no matter how careful you try to be. Always be on guard, and be prepared for road raged drivers.
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Secrets of The Trucking Lifestyle...

Do you know that there are still some people who do not know that few truckers dreamed of an over-the-road driving job. Most current truck drivers find themselves behind the wheel because cash is king, and many are unable to attend college or find other jobs that pay enough to support their families. Many of these men and women have turned to trucking out of desperation. Get to the bottom of it, driving for the right company pays well, but the repercussions take a high toll on the driver.
Let me tell it to you straight, driving for ten or eleven hours per day has many negative effects on a truck driver's health. Its nothing to write home about, the lack of movement and exercise causes back and circulatory problems and leads to heart disease. Carpal tunnel syndrome is also common in truck drivers, plus truckers eat what they can when they can. Restroom breaks are infrequent, which leads to bowel, prostate, kidney, and digestive problems. An over-the-road drever's bed usually consists of a thin foam mattress in a narrow bunk, even worse this along with other complications lead to sleep disorders. Most truckers rely on large amounts of caffeine and nicotine to get them through their days. Over and over again, the health hazard of those two items are innumerable. Being stuck in a cab of a truck has negative effects on a truck driver's emotional and mental health. Depression is common in professional truck drivers; and there's more, many become social recluses as a result of loneliness.
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Safety tip of the day: you can take this to the bank, law require drivers to have their headlights on from one half hour before sunset to one half hour after sun rise. Anything you can do to make your vehicle more visible to other drivers is a good idea, and could possibly prevent accidents.
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Secrets of The Trucking Lifestyle...

Secrets of The Trucking Lifestyle...

Start A Career Driving & Laugh All The Way to the Bank...

I have never been more upset with myself than when I started reading this article about driving (http://associatedcontent.com/article/67288/driving_overtheroad?cat=27).
That's because now I know I have wasted half of my working life pursuing a completely wrong approach to my professional life ( don't make this same mistake).
But the good news is it's not too late to change my approach.
First things first, driving over-the-road is a fine way to make a living. And the truth is, you can make a respectable wage driving from state to state and have a lot of fun in the process. And you don't have to drive a "big rig" (like I do) to enjoy this type of work. It's no secret that many companies will hire you as a "freight expediter" and all you need is a cargo van. You can work just about every day if you choose to; or only take four or five runs a week. What's more, driving over-the-road offers you a great way to see parts of the country you might not ever have time to visit.
Its a no brainer, expediting freight simply means that all pick ups and deliveries are time sensitive. This means that as long as you are active and on call, you might get a pick up offer at anytime of the day or night. The long and short of it, as an expediter, you would pick up your freight at a certain time and be expected to deliver it by a specific time. Test the waters, the run might be only 40 or 50 miles or 600 to 700 miles. The pick up load could be a document size envelope, small box, or a few crates of heavy parts. It's a sweet deal, after you complete your run, you have the freedom to go back on call or spend some leisure time.
The show must go on, over-the-road driving can be challenging and fulfilling at the same time. You can expect to be driving in all kinds of weather, at any hour of the day. Kporchhaulling.
Safety tip of the day: take it from me, one of the problems on the streets is the confused reactions of drivers when they see flashing red lights in their rear view mirrors. This can happen when the officer is on an emergency run or when the officer is trying to pull the driver over for a traffic violation. The proper procedure to follow when you see flashing lights in your mirror is slow down and pull to the right side of the roadway.
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Get A New Lease On Life...

As a truck driver, I have a love for the open road and a knack for finding great places to visit. One such place which I have read about gives me a craving to visit, whether I'm working or vacationing, is the Stone Mountain State Park.
This park will kick your love for the outdoors into high gear, you'll find everything from water falls to dirt roads all on more than 14,100 acres.
Sure we are lovers of the highway, but with no knowledge of great places to visit, it is highway robbery.
It gets even better, this park is a fisherman's paradise, creeks are stocked with trout, rainbows, browns, and brookies.
No doubt about it, a trip to this park will spice up your love for being out on the open road; plus you'll feel a closeness with nature.
Prepare for an emotional roller coaster, wildflowers and ferns are throughout this densely forested area. Included in the setting is red-tailed hawks, ruffed grouse, black vultures and many more beautiful animals.
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Safety tip of the day: letting the cat out of the bag, talking on a cell phone while driving causes what is now called "inattention blindness." The driver looks but does not always see things such as pedestrians, stop signs, traffic signals, or other vehicles.
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Off The Beaten Path In The Carolinas --- It's Now Or Never...

Let the cat out of the bag, Reader's Digest specialiezes in publishing. Its "Off the Beaten Path" travel book contains more than 1,000 writeups of places to go in the United States. On page 2 is a choice selection of what the guide recommends seeing and doing in North and South Carolina.
Lights out, the Nantahala Gorge is a place you must consider visiting. Because, I am a trucker I love wide open places; therefore, I feel this attraction made the grade for great places to visit.
Ok Buck-a-roos, get out your hiking boots. Located 12 miles southwest of Bryson City and carved by the Nantahala River, this eight-mile gorge takes its name from a Cherokee word meaning " land of the noondays sun." The canyon is so deep and narrow that only when the sun is directly overhead can its rays reach the bottom of the gorge.
Beauty cuts to the core, the gorge burrows down about 1,8000 feet at its deepest and is less than 100 yards wide at its narrowest. You'll be a happy camper, because there is easy access to the access to the Appalachian Trail, which crosses the eastern end of the gorge.
Plus you'll find recreational opportunities. It's the real mccoy: water released from the Ducke Energy dam several of miles upriver rushes down the gorge for about 12 hours most days, creating an ideal run for whitewater rafting.
Play with the big boys: you may rent raft, canoes and kayaks. While the trip is exhilarating it's not overly challenging for novices. Because I love to stop and smell the roses; I was thrilled to find the picnic areas are maintained, and the river is stocked with trout. What's more, fishing is better in the calm evening waters than in the daytime torrents. Open year-round.
Details: 800-867-9246 www. greatsmokies.com
Safety tip of the day: it makes my blood boil, the sun's rays will warm up our car interiors, sometimes more than we want, many drivers have their car windows tinted to avoid scorching hot temporatures inside. The problem: many aftermarket installers and motorists apply tinting that is much too dark to be legal. State tinting laws will apply, check with the enforcement agency in your area for the applicable law.
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Off The Beaten Path In The Carolinas

Off The Beaten Path In The Carolinas

Warning: Ashiville will capture your heart...

Do you know there are still some people who do not know that Ashvill, N.C., is where the biggest private home in America is?
Knock your socks off; well mine also. I visited this city while travelling over-the-road, driver of a big rig (as I am today). Be certain of this, you have never, ever been to a city like Ashiville before.
So I did some research on Ashville (http://www.washingtonpost.com/). Here's an example of what you'll find.
In Ashville music is everywhere. From church bells and buskers to pipe organs and drum circles, the city's pulse is music. On a warm summer night, you'll hear drums from blocks away, hands slapping djembes, the ching-ca-ching of tambourines, the dong-dong of a cowbell, plus the sound of many hands clapping. It's all part of the eight-year old Friday night drum circle that takes place in Pritchard Park, a little landscape triangle in the middle of this western North Carolina city.
On brick steps and boulders ringing the park, silver-haired matrons in preppy knits, young Rastafarians in dreadlocks, also elderly Asian ladies sat. Such a gatherilng is like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. In the center of the park, you'll see drummers on huge kettle drums, and others sharring congas or passing around beaded gourds, wooden blocks and bells. And there's more, you'll see dancers twirling, swaying and bouncing in the warm summer breeze.
Most visitors to Ashville; aren't there for the music. Long and short of it, roughly half of the city's 2 million yearly visitors come to see the biggest private home in America, George Vanderbilt's palatial Biltmore estate.
The 1895 mansion and grounds are part of the Vanderbilt family's fortune. Architect Richard Morris Hunt and Fredrick Law Olmsted, the landscape architect whose design of Central Park in New York, transformed 125,000 acre of N.C. countryside into lush gardens and managed forest, 8,000 acres of which are still Biltmore property. The house alone---with 250 rooms, including 34 bedrooms and 43 bathrooms--- has four acres of floor space, much of which is open to the public for a hefty admission price ($55). Kporchhaulling.
Safety tip of the day: drivers are allowed to make right turns at red signals unless the intersection has a sign that prohibits those turns. This does not mean you can use the red signal as a yield sign when you make your right turn. The driver must stop first, then make the right turn if it is safe to do so.
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"Why I Fell In Love With Local Roads"

Puddles of moonlight on an asphalt-paved nebulous highway, weeds and grass dancing in the breeze as I sailed by on a hot summer's afternoon. I fell in love with these things while travelling the local roads of NC. in my youth. Even now memories of that long-ago love brings an unbidden smile.
Though I'm a wanderer by nature, like on an emotional roller coaster I continue to return to my first love. While it's true some things about local roads never change like true value, progress likes to keep us guessing.
Check out some of the surprises I found!
Thank goodness, during the 1990s, lawmakers decided to channel more money into the nation's highways and bridges, and the policy has now begun to pay off with better pavement, improved bridges, and higher levels of safety.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure: in recent years the highway transportation system through the FHWA, sends a Conditions and Performance Report to congress. The record highway funding levels, authorized by ISTEA in 1991 are being felt throughout the system. More construction funding has produced pavements that are generally better, especially in rural areas, with fewer deficient bridges.
The percentage of "poor pavement" on rural interstate highways has been cut from 5.7 percent to 3.7 percent since the 1997 report. Almost three-fourths of the highway investment backlog is in urban areas... kporchhaulling.
Safety tip of the day: drivers that are in too big of a hurry sometimes avoid the traffic signals at intersections by cutting across a private lot to avoid a red signal light. This decision is not only dangerous, but is against city ordinance. A driver can be issued a summons for avoidance of stop signs or traffic signals.
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Read This And Be Knowledgeable About Accident Reporting...

If you get just one idea from this post today; you'll be more knowledgeable than most drivers. What steps would you take if you or someone you saw had an accident tomorrow? Knock your socks off, I suppose you like many of us just hope everything works out.
Wake-up call, I'm certain you realize car accidents occur everyday. Even worse, if you're involved in a serious auto accident, there may be more damages than just vehicle, catastrophic injuries or even a wrongful death may be involved. When it rains, it pours.
Don't be asleep at the wheel, there are several things you should do if involved in an accident.

• Call For Help- make sure everyone is all right. Contact the police for farther assistance.
• Move the Vehicles- if the vehicles involved are blocking traffic, move them out of the way to prevent another accident.
• Collect Information- obtain all the vehicle and contact information from all drivers and passengers in the other vehicle involved.
• Do Not Make Any Admissions- always look on the bright side, an unintended admission of fault, can impair any insurance claim. Furthermore, that nervous admission may even be incorrect, after all facts have been collected.
• Find Witnesses- the ball is in your court, a witness testimony could be very helpful during the settlement of your car accident insurance claim.
• Contact An Accident Lawyer-an experienced accident lawyer will be invaluable in assisting when filing your claim.

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Safety tip of the day: blowing the whistle on deer season, this is the time of year deer herds will begin moving about. Most car-deer collisions occur from October to December between the hours of 6pm and midnight. If you see a deer slow down immediately. If you see one, there will probably be more. Most fatalities occur due to drivers swerving to miss the deer and striking a fixed object or oncoming traffic.

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Secrets For Travel Enjoyment

As for me travelling by motor vehicle is my choice for enjoying travels. Why? Cut and dry, I feel if I'm traveling for enjoyment I should say how fast or slow my speed is. And if you enjoy viewing the scenery... (like I do) put the pedal to the metal... automobiles are perfect for sight-seeing and a reasonable way to view the scenery.
Put your heart into it, make sure you get a map. A good road map can be your best friend. Take the time to study your map and mark your current location and destination. What's more, make sure you choose a motorist's map for the additional information it provides. Lood at the route you want to take, and alternative routes in case of emergencies. Quit playing around, and check for local accomodations, gas stations, restaurant, hospitals, and clinics along the way---so you can plan your trip according to what your needs may be.
Don't pull any stunts, have your car checked out before departing. It would be a let down if your vehicle didn't make the entire trip. So make sure your car is in good running condition before leaving home.
And there's more, don't go on a forever trip, stop and check your bearings, know your exact location. Bring a GPRS if you have one.
Not every destination will have an ATM or bank. Perhaps not large bill but just cash on hand may be all that'll be necessary... mostly loose change and small bills. In case you find a hotel or restaurant that will only take csh, or if you need to use a phone booth--- in some areas a mobile phone want work.
Safety tip of the day: If you see young children in a car unattended, try to find the parents immediately or call a law enforcement agency for help. Taking immediate action could save a child from serious harm or death.
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Enjoy Travelling? Use Travelling Accessories...

If you have travelling principles; or an inherent nature for order and neatness. I urge you to pause a moment and consider your travel accessories.
Instead of chaos, with accessories and putting all your items in order, your perception will change, you'll begin to notice your car as a transporting vehicle. Instead of clutter, when you enter your vehicle neatness will make you very comfortable, as the lightness of being fills and relaxes you. What will travel accessories do for your perception? When you are travelling and being constantly surrounded by clutter and chaos, your mind will likely give you impressions of wild-open areas, soon you may just see your surroundings as a crackly-looking dark mass of interwining material. Now with the order from using accessories and neatly storing items--- you'll have a perspective of shimmering transparent areas and your perception will become more lucid. Once you have control of the space in your vehicle... (I have experienced this) you'll have an edge in everything you do; only then can you safely drive at a peek level without distrations.
Today why don't you experience what travel accessories have to offer? Everyone I know will benefit from the proper travel accessories---believe me I know, I'm a trucker.
Think of how much better off you'll be knowing items are neatly put in place within your automobile when you travel. Travel accessories will give you incredible bussiness and social advantages.
Safety tip of the day: school buses are a common sight on our roads. The handwriting is on the wall, by law motorist must stop when buses are loading or unloading children. Drivers behind and meeting the bus must stop. Also parents ensure your children's coats and backpacks don't have loose cords attached. Children have became entangled in the bus doors as they exited the bus, and they were dragged. We must protect our children, when passing a school, or bus, slow down, watch, and expect the unexpected---kporchhaulling.
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Shedding Some Light On Radar Detectors...

Don't go spinning your wheels get the best information available on radar detectors, lidar detectors, laser jammers, speed camera detectors & countermeasures and speeding fine information. Not sure which radar detector is right for you? Don't get short changed, go over to www.delonixradar.com, there you'll get live expert advice. They don't recommend all brands, only the best ones.
I have no bones about the offense of exceeding the speed limit was created to improve road safety and to offer guidance to all drivers; however, I didn't just fall off the turnip truck--- speed limits are by their very nature argumentable. In almost all circumstances the speed limit is not the best speed to drive at.
I beg to differ:as conditions changes the optimum speed varies too--- on a busy interstate highway a N.C. driver can legally travel at 70 mph, however most drivers are aware that driving at this speed in snow or heavy rain is not safe. Holy cow, most drivers can perceive what a safe speed is anyway--- this concept is called the 85th percentile rule. This rule states that 85% of drivers will drive at similar speeds due to their judgement; with approximately 15% of people being unable to judge what speed they should travel at. That 15% creates a good argument for the enforcement of speed limits... that's for the birds.
Due to the increasing number of speed cameras; many drivers have resorted to using Speed Camera Detectors to avoid getting caught. Which is a sweetheart of a deal, not because drivers want to break the law; it's a plan that allows them to drive with a peace of mind without getting a speed ticket for passing another camera set up. It has been proven that camera detectors actually improve safety for drivers.
Safety tip of the day: first things first using caution at intersections with traffic signals will prevent accidents. If you are the first car in line; when the light turns green you could easily be involved in an accident with a car running the red signal.
It's a fine line, but plausible for these types of accidents to be prevented. Look to the left and right to make sure some other driver isn't running the red light before you move forward.
Also, make sure you're not the one running the light and causing the accident. Get firing on all cylinders... watch out for the other guy--- kporchhaulling(if you're interested in great copywriting and sales technique go over to www.kporchhaulling.net).

The One Sensible Way To Reduce Traffic Fatalities...

No holds barred Texas hands out plenty of moving violations(I ought to know I was thrown in jail there, for on minor violation) , this is done every day to continually supply the educational system responsible for the improvements. Figure it out, the law enforcement community is being used to recruit new students for the system every time a ticket is written.
Today, in most TX traffic courts, defensive driving course can remove one moving violation ticket a year. Texas will pay for the course, by redirecting ticket revenue, you pay for the driving course, not the ticket.
I feel this is a great idea, ongoing driver education will, reduce fatalities as well as accidents. Texas is number two, right behind California in annual traffic fatalities.
These terrific courses are a great idea, and they would be great in every state. When it comes to driver education, Texans might really be as smart as they have always claimed.
Safety tip of the day: the vast majority of traffic accidents, are caused by one vehicle striking another in the rear. This type of accident is usually avoidable and can be prevented by changing driving habits... the causes are usually inattention and following too close.
Remember to maintain the proper distance... stay one car length back for every 10 miles per hour of speed... or maintain a 2 second interval between you and the car in front of you. This can be measured by watching a spot on the road and counting... one one thousand, two one thousand...
The proper following distance should take into account, being able to stop if the car in front of you were to suddenly stop. If you were to crash into the rear of another vehicle you were following after it crashed into the rear of another vehicle, you would be just as guilty as the driver in front of you... kporchhaulling.

What You Should Know About Stimulants...

Like anyone on the open road, long work weeks due to an voluminous retirement plan, and an active lifestyle, I could really use more pep. Something that doesn't just keep me awake (like coffee does) but allows me to fire on all cylinders. Especially when I want to go hard on my exercise bike.
Let's talk about survival. Did you know driving while fatigued is as dangerous as driving while impaired. The long and short of it: driving while fatigued can leave you feeling tired, cramped... and frustrated.
Historically there's been no magic energy pill. Coffee, it turns out that caffeine doesn't really energize you. What it does do is stimulate the central nervous system, by preventing the nucleo-side adenosine from bonding with it's receptor in the brain, but there's no actual energy boost... just a smoke and mirrors effect.
Then there's the multibillion-dollar energy drink industry. But the only "energy" in Red Bull, Rockstar, Monster, and the like comes courtesy of caffeine and the 50-50 blend of sucrose and glucose. These two sugars are worse than caffeine at giving you a lift. They deliver ugly side effects (it's like a nail in the coffin) , like yo-yo energy levels and belly fat. Even worse, they are linked to diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
But there is an antioxidant endorsed by none other than Lance Armstrong that will boost your energy... it works so well researchers believe it is sure to get banned. It's called FRS which stands for Free Radical Scavenger--- it's used among elite cyclists for the perceived energy boost it gives.
Will I try it? Right now, yes... because I'm the average guy who works hard for a living... who is willing to trade a few dollars for a chance to survive.
Safety tip of the day: each week motor vehicle accidents are caused by vehicles' drivers pulling out into traffic when they cannot see oncoming traffic--- these accidents are easily prevented. Don't get imaptient and pull out when you shouldn't. Wait until you can see the roadway is clear... kporchhaulling.

Get Rid Of The Masses... Plus Enjoy Your Vacation Or Leisure...

Figure it out, stay off the beaten tracks of mass tourism. I have high quality information because I'm a trucker. The information I provide is absolutely my sole opinion. I've no ties to the world of travel. Because I travel to many cities and towns by tractor-trailer... my understanding of these places are better than most.
Voluntarily placing yourself alone from the masses... in a small town can be just the tonic... especiall if you're over worked or dealing with emotional problems that cause many to avoid books, movies or other experiences that might be jolting or depressing at the moment.
Travelling to small towns are for the psyche what exercise and diet are for the body. I could say a lot more about small towns in the U.S.--- but check out www.smallwarder.com and get interested.
Safety tip: anytime visibility is reduced please turn on your vehicle's lights so that other drivers will more easily see you. Being visible is an important part in avoiding an accident. For more tips go to www.springfieldmo.gov... travel safely kporchhaulling.

Should You Consider Visiting A Small Town

"Hey look up, check it out, that sign says Farmville."
"Yeah, mmmeh heh, and that curve in the road could land us in the ditch, so slow down!"
"Whoa... this is the best road trip ever."

What my idiot friend and I didn't appreciate after swerving along local winding roads, was falling through the cracks and being another over-the-road casualty... such accidental factors isn't contained to just one place and time.
My co-driver and I, we live on the busy highways, trucking to make an weekly paycheck. And while I love the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sometimes I want to get away. There's something about being in a small town that's relaxing--- figure it out less traffic, people are more friendly, less crime, a few reasons small towns are great for vacations.
When we arrived in Farmville, I was filled with the thrill of expectation. Like colorful showey sunsets, evenings enjoying what the locals enjoyed, wildlife viewing and excellent foods. There are many farms brimming with fresh produce, homemade country sausages, melons, grits, flowers and honey. It's a King's ransom... fields of cotton abound in the Fall... with fodder providing feed for the animals. Plus, the ponds and wildlife provide an excellent opportunity for photographers... It's more than what meets the eye, even the wildlife seems to be at peace.
Safety tip: using cruise control during inclement weather can be dangerous. The constant speed can increase the chance of hydroplanning and losing control. Use your cruise control only when the roadways are dry and clean, never during rainy or icy conditions. Never use your cruise control in city or congested traffic, the decreased control of your vehicle could contribute to an accident. Tip by Springfield Police Department... www.springmo.gov... kporchhaulling.

Dare to Drive While Fatigued...

"The rich gets richer and the poor gets poorer", refers to more than money. The more you learn about driving the richer your life will become. One way or another if you're going to be a success, you'll have to have knowledge.
I like you to read a report by the Springfield, Missouri Police Department. This report is about driving while fatigued... go to http://www.springfieldmo.gov/
Plain and simple fact: driving while fatigued may be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated researchers believe... go to http://www.mccoy.army.mil/ for more details.
Not driving alone, avoiding long drives at night, taking frequent breaks and getting a good night sleep are tips that can help fight fatigue... kporchhaulling

The Correct Tires...

Highway friend I know you've heard it before, but I'm not going to stop saying it... the tires on your vehicle are the one single link to the road surface. You see, it's simply that I'm very conscious of the fact that in all likelihood... all the safegaurds installed on your vehicle don't stand a prayer without good tires. Wake up call! No matter how powerful your enging, the highway can deal a deadly blow without the proper tires. It's really a bit strange but that's just how the operation of the motor vehicle is.
You see, someone once said when tires wear out the entire automobile catches pneumonia. Luckily, in this era tire technology is at an all-time high. And just think, while a crummy tire can hurt a great car, but great tires can be a main advantage for a not so great car. Catch on, tire technology is way beyond many of the cars on the road.
Choosing the right tire that's right for you involves numerous considerations. For an in-depth research on this subject go to www.edmunds.com.
Remember defensive driving is driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the action of others. This definition is from the National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course.Kporchhaulling

The Truth About Haulling And Money Sucking...

Fellow highway cruisers, there are many "hidden" dark consequences to making big bucks on the open highways, or anywhere else in life.
A money-making system for the average person is like a buried treasure, the treasure has been hidden from the world for too long. The need for it now is too great in this age of sudden and unpredictable job losses. There are pains hassles and nightmares you cannot even begin to imagine.
Here's an example: I had a co-driver along beside me when I was an over the road driver. Sounds like a cool job right? Well, we got caught by the"strings attached" syndrome. It'll make tiny tears come into your mind. We traveled a lot on the open highways. Which is why we risked our lives driving down voluminous mountains in the dangerous rains; driving into a blinding sun while crossing the Mississippi Bridge; one more, crossing the great plains while covered with snow and ice. Yawn.
So we would go off for two weeks to strange locations... and work all day and night, seven days a week. We never got to see anything, we never talked to anybody but bored folks on the job... we came home feeling like waste and had no life there either, because we were scheduled to depart again in two days.
But fellow cruisers, the gig paid to well to quit---we earned enough to survive, a fair benefit package, and in all likelyhood enough work to last until retirement. And we were the most miserable guys in town. Hated what we did. Hated not having a life. Hated living in a dingy simi-truck. Hated the scenes we were part of created by being on the road. We were caught by "strings attached".
Everybody say it, but few understand life really is short. Even if you live to be 100 or more, it's not enough time... with this expression in your realm of awareness... unleash your human potential that has always been bound up inside you. If you do you'll discover my words here are not just words. You'll discover how real my words are and how much money-making power you posses.
The great thing about this economy is that--- with the right tools, skills, and information--- it is possible to make a fortune out of any market you choose.
You stumbled into it, made choices, or allowed other people to steer you along. Just think about it. We get lulled into believing there's always plenty of time. Sorry there isn't.
Until next pit-stop... Kporchhaulling.

The Secrets Of Driving In the Rain...

Fellow elated highway drivers, losing control of your vehicle in the rain, will slam dunk daunt your bravery of the open road.
When I first experienced driving in rain, I was just like a little kid in the toy department,excited and ready for a great experience. And believe me I got taken for a ride.But, I don't want to include just my own story, I want you to know about this magical technique for driving in the rain, please don't get taken for a ride. Anyone can do it, go to www.nsc.org for details about this magical technique. N.S.C. is abbrviation for the National Safety Council.
No longer be like a tourist roaming along the highways. Read the article, after learning the amazing technique, you'll know what to look for when it rains, what to give your attention. You want be confused when it rains because you'll know defensive driving. Successful people don't browse they know what they want.
Put all your skills between the lines on the highway. Till next time---Kporchhaulling.

Read This and be Informed About Virginia's Interstate Highway System

Now, you're thinking what is it I don't know already. Lets talk about survival. Do you know the Interstate system is the backbone of the Virginia economy? I'm in on the ground floor...these facts are cards in my hands...I haul in the great state of Virginia.I'm telling you all this to illustrate a point(If you can't beat them join them.). Every year $165 billion in goods are shipped from sites in Virginia and another $199 billion in goods are shipped to sites in Virginia mostly by us truckers.This information is your business. Why? Because the state's Interstate Highway System saves the average Virginia resident $2,957 per year. Plus, $22.1 billion statewide...in reduced accident costs such as medical expenses and lost productivity, the value of saved time and fuel, and reduced apparel,food,housing and transportation cost.Would you like to know why the traffic levels are increasing? To hit the nail on the head; it's because the travel growth is out pacing the addition of new lanes.If you can't beat them join them...here is an enticing tidbit. Virginia's Interstate system annually recuces statewide motor fuel consumption by 332 million gallons. Happy Motoring!