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Father Teaches Daughter About Car Crashes, Then Witnesses One [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:23:12 +0000

This is dashboard camera video from Russia. The father, who's driving, is explaining to his daughter about car crashes. He is explaining how and why they happen, what to do if she is ever involved in a crash and then. The crash happens right in front of them. Great lesson Dad!

5 Unwritten Rules I Wish More People Would Remember [Opinion]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:51 +0000

Unwritten rules, maybe if we wrote them down more people would remember them? Actually these aren’t rules as much as they are manners. I like to think of them a basic human civility. By the way basic human civility appears to be on the endangered species list. I think if more people remembered these concepts [...]

Driving Through A Forest Fire- Would You Do It? [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:38:34 +0000

This makes driving next to the burning cane fields seem like a walk in the park. I was screaming 'TURN AROUND" during the entire video.

Man Changes Tire On Moving Car Tilted On Two Wheels

Joe Student — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:56:35 +0000

When you get a flat tire, roadside assistance can sometimes take a long time to respond. These guys don’t need no stinkin’ roadside assistance. They don’t even need a jack. Watch the video to see the world’s most death-defying auto mechanic change a tire while the car he is riding in is moving on two [...]

Wet Weather Driving, What You Need To Remember

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:39:00 +0000

We are no strangers to water on the roadway here in Acadiana. With many parts of the region receiving over 3 inches of rain already it's probably time to review the common sense practices of wet weather driving.

Will You Be Traveling This Thanksgiving? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:15:44 +0000

The rush to join the extended family for turkey and stuffing makes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving the busiest travel day of the year. And this year it's going to be a busier than last year.

Craving the Open Road? Watch This 3 Minute Timelapse of a Cross Country Road Trip

Jackie Mancini — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 20:47:03 +0000

There’s something about a good old fashioned road trip that just makes us feel alive: good friends, good music, and new places to explore around every bend. See also: townie bars.We’re pretty restless around here anyway, but this video just intensifies our craving for weekend adventure. If you’ve never taken a cross-country journey, this video [...]

Unbelievable ! Eating With Chopsticks While Driving [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:17:20 +0000

It's one thing to snag a few french fries on the way home but to go full Chinese take out with chopsticks while attempting to drive, really takes the cake

Jude's Tips for Driving in the Rain

Jude Walker — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:29:03 +0000

After spending some time on the gulf coast’s highways and byways over the weekend in the rain I got to observe a little bit of bad driving. OK, a lot bad driving and inattentiveness. I don’t understand why people don’t take getting behind the wheel of a car more serious. You are going to get [...]

Driving Slowly Means You Can Make Extra Pocket Money

Shauna Wright — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:30:13 +0000

The high cost of speeding tickets does make some drivers slow down, but what if you were actually paid to stop being such a lead-food instead? In recent research, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration installed small GPS devices in cars and promised drivers $25 at the end of the week if they didn’t break [...]

Streets Belong to the Elderly as Older Drivers Outnumber the Younger

Kathy Landin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:30:54 +0000

We’ve all heard the stories of elderly drivers with poor vision who drive through the front of stores or hit pedestrians — just watch South Park. If you’re one of those people who are freaked out by these often times urban legends, a new study from the University of Michigan might freak you out even more. Apparently, for the first time there are more older drivers on the road than younger drivers.

Proof Why Texting And Driving Don't Mix [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:47:01 +0000

We say it, the police say it, people who care deeply about you say it but still you do it? Why is it so important that you get that text message sent right now? Want proof of how dangerous and potentially deadly your text messages can be?

How Fast Do You Drive?

Brad Vincent — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:30:51 +0000

Well according to a survey we did on Facebook yesterday most of our great friends here in Acadiana have a “Need for Speed.” I thought it was too funny to see how fast you like to drive- so here is the Speed that topped the poll charts: 75MPH on the highway! In second place 80 [...]