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April 11, 2017

Prom for Prom, Not for Drinking and Driving

Prom is a night you won’t forget (trust me) – from your wardrobe, to letting loose on the dance floor – the memories made this night will last you a […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News / drinking and driving, impaired driving, prom

April 2, 2017

Take Charge for Change, Distracted Driving Awareness

“Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Mahatma Ghandi When you read Ghandi’s words, he inspires you to get up, re-evaluate our world and think about […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News / distracted driving, distracted driving awareness Leave a Comment

March 24, 2017

The Danger of Driving Around Large Trucks

In the past three years, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes have increased in Texas by 29 percent in the Permian Basin and 55 percent in the Eagle Ford Shale regions. […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / FMCSA, News Leave a Comment

March 7, 2017

Life in the Fast Lane

speeding driver

Male drivers more likely to toe the line. The privilege of driving a vehicle is a representation of freedom and accomplishment. Drivers enjoy their car by the personal features like […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News, Speed / speeding Leave a Comment

February 9, 2017

Let’s Speak Up to Distractions

Parents influence teen driver

by Gabriella Medina A report by Liberty Mutual found that two-thirds of teens mirrored parents’ distracted driving habits. Teens have been told time and time again not to drive distracted, and research […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News / distracted driver, distracted driving, distracted driving awareness, parents Leave a Comment

January 26, 2017

Teens in the Driver Seat® and El Paso Police Dept. Partner to Bring Teen Driver Safety Events to Greater El Paso Schools

On January 27, Pebble Hills High School hosted a teen driver safety event to educate awaiting and beginner drivers on the risks they face on the road and behind the wheel. […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News / El Paso schools 3 Comments

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