For every five seconds a person’s eyes are off the road, they have equivalently driven the length of a football field at 55 miles per hour without looking. In these five seconds, fatal accidents can occur. In fact, nine people are killed daily in America due to distracted driving accidents. 

Distracted driving includes any physical action that takes your hands from the wheel or your eyes from the road, as well as mental or emotional distractions. The tips in this fact sheet can help you reduce your chance of being involved in a distraction-related accident.

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Wherever you happen to live, there’s always a chance that you’ll experience extreme cold or a severe winter. The harsh winters can be cruel to your automobile. However, with the proper preparations, your car can be more equipped to handle the cold and snow. By taking measures to perform proper maintenance and having an emergency kit ready, you and your car will be more prepared for the winter.

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Real Active Shooter Incidents

• On January 14, 2014, at 7:30 a.m., Mason Andrew Campbell, 12, armed with a shotgun, began shooting in Berrendo Middle School in Roswell, New Mexico. A teacher at the school confronted and ordered him to place his gun on the ground. The shooter complied. No one was killed; 3 were wounded: 2 students and an unarmed security guard. The shooter was taken into custody.

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