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5 Road Trip Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend

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 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...

7 Tips For Teen Drivers (& Their Parents)

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Being a teen can be hard sometimes, but one of the best parts about being a young adult is getting your license! However, there are a lot of responsibilities that come with passing the driving test. Because of the lack of experience on the road, new drivers are at a higher risk for fatal crashes. At Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC , safety is our number one concern, so here are 7 tips new drivers should keep in mind while on the road to keep them safe. 1. Remember to buckle up ALWAYS. Not only is it the law to buckle up, but seat belts have been proven to save lives. However, the message is not getting through to young adults. According to the DMV, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15 - 20-year-olds in the United States, and the majority of these deaths involve unbuckled teens, drivers and passengers. 2. Put the phone down. According to AAA, 94 percent of teen drivers know the dangers of texting and drivers, however, 35 percent admit to doing it anyways. 21...