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Fourth of July Weekend is here and it's a popular weekend for traveling. The extended weekend offers the opportunity for many to plan a road trip. Our car dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to prepare for a weekend of travels. Hulett Chevrolet Buick GMC is pointing out some important driving safety tips that you should keep top of mind as you head out on a road trip this weekend. Check it out: Put the Phone Away Distracted driving is a top cause of car accidents on the roadway. Keep you and others on the roadway safe by leaving your phone down. You may think a quick text is harmless but it can actually turn into a life-changing experience in a split second. It's best to have your passenger assist with any communication on your phone or simply leave your phone down & avoid taking your eyes off the screen.  Pay Attention to Other Drivers on the Road Driving on the defense is important while traveling, especially on a busy weekend. While traveling down the road, tr...

 Driving a vehicle comes with great responsibility and should not be a task that is taken lightly. Our car dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks knows just how important it is for safety to be a top priority for everyone on the roadways. We want to help provide some top safety tips for your holiday weekend road trip! Check it out: 1. Buckle Up Seat belts are one of the top safety features in a vehicle but they only work if they are worn. Always buckle your seat belt before putting your vehicle in drive. Also, make sure all of your passengers are buckled before heading out on your trip. Double check the safety recommendations for child car seats to make sure your kiddos are safely in their seats, as well.  2. Stay Focused on the Road It can be tempting to look around as you're traveling new places. Try to keep your focus on the task at hand and keep your eyes on  the road. This extra attention to detail can help give you plenty of warning time if the traffic around you sud...

Every season brings its own unique set of driving situations. Fall and winter bring inclement weather, especially for our curvy and hilly lake roads. Spring and summer bring the vacation crowd, which adds more people to the roadways and increases traffic. No matter what the season, Hullet Chevrolet Buick and GMC is here to make sure that you stay safe on the roadways, and keep your vehicle in tip-top condition. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you navigate the roads this fall! Be Aware of Leaves They may look harmless enough but in large quantities, and when they are wet, they are slippery as ice. Drive slowly if you come to a place in the road that is covered with leaves. If you do find yourself on leave, be careful of hard braking. Avoid the Sun Glare Through the fall, as the lighting changes, you may notice some hard glares that shine through your windows on your drive to and from work. Be prepared for it by having a good pair of sunglasses in the car and by keepi...

Roadways are busier over Memorial Day Weekend than almost any other time of the year. Hundreds of thousands of individuals travel many miles for any number of different reasons – visiting family, reconnecting with friends, or going on vacation. With so many people on the road, it’s more important than ever to be proactive and exercise all of your defensive driving skills. Your friends at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC are here to help you stay safe on the roads this weekend with these important safety reminders. 1. Leave Plenty Of Space Between You And The Car In Front Of You Tailgating is one of the worst traits drivers can exhibit on the road. Not only is it incredibly annoying for the driver in front, it is also very dangerous for all vehicles involved. If you are driving too closely behind the car in front of you, you may not have adequate time to stop before rear-ending the car in front if they have to stop suddenly.  2. Check Your Tire Pressure  Remember that it's ...

Last week, we examined five of the top ten most common (and some of the most dangerous) bad driving habits exhibited by drivers everyday. In case you missed the original blog post , here is a quick recap of the habits we discussed: Using Your Cell Phone While In The Driver's Seat Tailgating The Car In Front Of You Failing To Check Your Blind Spots Not Using Your Turn Signal Speeding Through A Yellow Light While it's possible to do any one of these things and get away with it occasionally, every time you do one of them you run the very real risk of getting in a car accident. This week, we're wrapping up the discussion with the remaining five bad driving habits. 10 Bad Driving Habits You Should Break Today: #6 - #10 6. Driving When You're Tired Everyone knows that drunk driving is dangerous, but what about fatigued driving? Some sources have begun saying that "tired driving is the new drunk driving," because being fatigued can slow your ...

When is the last time you had a close encounter with an aggressive driver? Better yet, when is the last time you felt yourself having to stifle aggressive tendencies of your own while you were behind the wheel?  People may joke about it, but road rage is a very real phenomenon. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines road rage as "anger and aggressive behavior by a driver who is upset by how another person is driving." As the Lake Area settles into summer and traffic continues to pick up (especially with the 4th of July right around the corner), road rage is likely to be a big concern for many drivers. When left unchecked, road rage can seriously threaten the safety of everyone on the road. The team at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC   is here to help you combat these dangers with these important tips for dealing with road rage. Dealing With Other People's Road Rage It's easy to identify a driver who has succumbed to road rage; their driving tactics typically become...