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I’ve been noticing a rising number of folks — driving vehicles of all types — rushing through intersections after the signal has reached a full and solid red. There is one particular intersection in my town where motorists continue to plow through the red signal as if stopping has somehow become optional. Rushing through intersections…

THIS PAST WEEKEND, the nation returned to Standard Time and set our clocks back one hour. Changes in waking time, coupled with the earlier onset of darkness, can throw off our body’s internal clock, making it difficult to get enough sleep. This sleep deprivation increases the risk of drowsy driving crashes. Commercial drivers, who often…

DESPITE THE INTRODUCTION of crash-avoidance features such as forward collision warning systems, automated braking and high-mounted brake lamps on many new vehicles in recent years, rear-end collisions remain the most frequent type of vehicular accident in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these types of collisions, in which one vehicle…

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A change has happened at the Evergreen Middle School. The NEW proper pick up and drop off location is between the Emily Dickinson Elementary School and the Evergreen Middle School. The entry road between the two schools is not marked, however, be assured, this is the correct location and there is plenty of room to…

© William R. Toller/Richmond County Daily Journal A charter bus carrying football players and coaches crashed after striking an overpass near Rockingham, N.C. ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (AP) — State troopers say four people were killed and more than 40 were injured in a charter bus crash Saturday near Rockingham, North Carolina. Between 40 and 50 people…

Your job as a professional driver is largely sedentary and the hundreds of days a year spent behind the wheel can lead to habits that hinder your health and fitness. But, today, eating properly, exercising regularly and getting sufficient sleep are critical for more than just your personal well-being. Staying fit and healthy can also…

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As you travel the nation’s roads, you may occasionally find yourself sharing the road with slow-moving vehicles (SMVs), such as tractors; self-propelled farm equipment; road construction and maintenance machinery; and animal-powered vehicles. You can help avoid potentially dangerous encounters with SMVs by following these driving tips: • Watch out. Keep your eyes open for the…