- Put small pet carriers on the floor between the front and rear
seats, only secure with a seat belt if they were designed for use with
seat belts.
- Don't put a pet carrier on the front passenger seat; airbags could crush it during an accident.
- Don't leave a pet in a parked vehicle in the heat, even with windows
cracked; heat stroke can be deadly and can happen in minutes.
- Microchip your pet and have a tag with your information, including cellphone number, on all collars.
- Carry vaccination/health records in case of an emergency.
- Have a pet first-aid kit.
- Bring an in-car litter box for cats on long road trips.
- Locate a veterinarian near your destination(s).
Monday, July 7, 2014
Tips for Safe Travel with Pets
Before you head out on a summer road trip with your dog, or other pets you may have, remember these travel dos and don'ts:
Friday, June 27, 2014
Six of Our Favorite Chevrolet's Print Ad
There was a time when the page of a magazine or a section of a newspaper
page were all you were given to show the value of your project. While
that may not seem like much nowadays, Chevrolet still managed to make an
art of it. Here are 6 of our favorite examples:
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1954
1966
1974
1975
1984
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1954
1966
1974
1975
1984
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Healthy Snacks For When On The Road
Nuts
Peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, almonds or seeds, such as
pumpkin or sunflower, are good combinations of healthy fats and protein.
Although nuts are packed full of protein, fiber and healthy fats, keep portions
small: Just 14 almonds or 20 pistachios equals 100 calories. Also keep sodium
levels in check by choosing unsalted varieties.
Energy
Bars
Consider replacing your favorite candy bar with an energy or
granola bar to boost your protein and fiber intake while avoiding the sugar
trap.
Trail
Mixes
Trail mix is a quick and easy make-at-home snack that will
keep well in a storage container with lid. Combine granola, raw nuts and seeds,
and dried fruits for a basic trail mix.
Sandwiches
Sandwiches can be a quick and easy way to keep hunger at bay
while adding some good protein and hearty grains to your daily nutrition. Sandwiches
prepared with lean meats may need to be placed in a cooler. Other options such
as peanut butter (or any other nut butter) and jelly on whole grain bread can
be kept at room temperature.
Friday, June 13, 2014
GasBuddy:The Money Saving App
If you need to find the cheapest gas prices or the closest gas station in your area, try the GasBuddy iPhone App. Every gas price you report on the app, you will earn points towards their prize give-away!
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Quick Guide: How to avoid getting car dents
It usually happens when you least
expect it to. As you are walking up to your car you notice something that
wasn’t there before when you parked your car. For something that happens in
just seconds, car dents and scratches take a lot of time and money to get rid
of. Car dents and scratches are an inevitable part of parking in public spaces.
So we came up with a few different ways you can help avoid damages.
1.
Keep
a look out for slanted parking lots - Most drivers are able to
accurately park straight when the parking lines are slanted. This also helps avoid
tight squeezes between cars.
2.
Keep
your distance – Choose to park at the end of the
lot as much as you can. A little bit of walking never hurt anyone.
3.
Keep a
safety cushion – This is leaving enough amount of space between you and the
car in front of you while driving on the road. Many car dents that occur often
happen due to people driving on each other’s tail.
4.
Keep
your garage area clear – If you park in a garage at home, make
sure that the space is cleared so that nothing can fall over or scratch your
vehicle by rubbing against it as you pull in.
5.
Parallel
Parking – Believe it or not, parallel
parking is the safest way to park!
6.
Parking
under hardwood trees – This should be something you
should avoid. Sadly, trees can easily
dent and scratch your vehicle.
7.
Parking
next to larger vehicles – Trucks and SUV’s equal large
doors.
8.
Neglected
vehicles – When parking next to a vehicle
that doesn’t seem to be well maintained, think of it this way: If the owner
doesn’t care about their car, they won’t care about yours.
9.
Used
one space, one space only – Never park over two parking
spaces- people could vandalize your vehicle due to frustration.
Content credit: www.automagic.co.za
Thursday, May 29, 2014
A Complete Guide to Speed Limits
Before you
hit the road, here's what you should know about speed limits. You may know your
way around your hometown, but when it comes to traveling to other states, you
are going to want to keep an eye on your speedometer. Speed limits are unfortunately not the same
everywhere. So how fast you are allowed to drive can vary widely across the
country.
A handful of jurisdictions maintain a
respectable 55-mph limit on urban routes, while others keep theirs at 60, 65 or
70. There are even a total of seven
states that allow a head-spinning 75 mph on urban roadways, and on certain
stretches of rural highways, it soars to 80 or even 85 mph. Unless otherwise
posted, 55 mph is the default limit on two-lane rural roads in many states.
In
case you’re curious, below is a list of the slowest and fastest states for
urban speed limit. Take a look!
SLOWEST (55 mph)
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- New Jersey
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- West Virginia
FASTEST (75 mph)
- Idaho
- Kansas
- Maine
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Texas
Content Credit to Geico.com
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