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Road Trip Tips to Save Money and Avoid Road Closures

Whether you’re driving locally or taking a road trip this summer, you can use these resources to help plan your trip, save money and avoid detours.

  • Gas Mileage Tips — Find out how driving efficiently, keeping your car in good condition, and combining trips can help you save money.
  • Traffic and Road Closures — Get resources to keep you informed about road and traffic conditions.
  • Scenic Byways — Find scenic drives that you might enjoy while traveling on the road.

Wherever you’re driving, make safety a top priority and keep in mind that most states have banned texting while driving. Learn more about distracted driving.

Find more tips for your road trips.

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Posted 4 months ago
Tagged: travel, cars, driving,
Image description: National Work Zone Awareness Week Starts April 23 to remind drivers to be extra cautious around freeway workers and work zones. Photo from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Image description: National Work Zone Awareness Week Starts April 23 to remind drivers to be extra cautious around freeway workers and work zones.

Photo from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Posted 4 months ago
Tagged: transportation, driving, safety,
Question…

Asked by Anonymous

status of my drivers license. when will it expire ? what year ?

Most drivers’ licenses have the expiration date printed on them. If you are unsure about when your driver’s license expires or have other questions, you should contact the agency that issues licenses in your state.

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Posted 7 months ago
Tagged: driving, government,
Image description: Nathan Yau, from the blog Flowing Data, created this image based on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. It reveals that fatal car accidents are more likely to occur on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and that fewer fatal accidents occur during winter months, which is attributable to the fact that people drive fewer miles in winter months. Learn more about safe driving.

Image description: Nathan Yau, from the blog Flowing Data, created this image based on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. It reveals that fatal car accidents are more likely to occur on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and that fewer fatal accidents occur during winter months, which is attributable to the fact that people drive fewer miles in winter months.

Learn more about safe driving.

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Posted 8 months ago
Tagged: safety, driving, data, data visualization,
Avoid Drinking and Driving »

One third of auto accident deaths are alcohol related. Be careful and be responsible this holiday season. 

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Posted 8 months ago
Tagged: safety, driving, alcohol,