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Memorial Day weekend one of the most dangers for drivers

Memorial Day weekend can be a dangerous time of year on the roads with more people traveling and attending parties and barbecues.

Tags: drunk driving, Washington Regional Alcohol Program, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, memorial day, travel

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Which traffic tickets raise your insurance rates the most?

So, you got a ticket. How much will your insurance premiums go up? Insurance.com analyzed insurance quotes to come up with this list.

Tags: veronica robinson, traffic, insurance, traffic tickets

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Weekend Wakeup: Graduation, prom and Mother's Day

Mom's house, prom night and a commencement at Howard University will be among this weekend's top travel destinations.

Tags: Metro, wmata, track work, dave dildine, traffic, Mother

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November is prime deer-crash season

Find out where Maryland and Virginia rank on State Farm's deer crash list.

Tags: deer, dave dildine, state farm

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Study: Teens take more deadly risks with peers in car

Speeding, drinking and driving late at night are more likely to occur among 16- and 17-year-old teen drivers as the number of their teenage passengers increases, a study by AAA says.

Tags: aaa, veronica robinson, lacey mason, The New York Times

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Silver drivers in the spotlight again

Laws adding requirements for silver drivers seeking to renew their license vary in the D.C. Metro area.

Tags: seniors, safety, DMV, MVA, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Federal Highway Administration

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Do you have a spare tire?

Do you have a spare tire? No, we are not talking about your waist, we are talking about what's in your car's trunk. Before you set off on a winter driving trip, you may want to take a look in the trunk and see how your vehicle is equipped.

Tags: cars, Call for Action

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Study: Risky driving and higher death rates linked

A new study shows that those with major driving violations have an 70 percent higher mortality rate compared with overall mortality rates.

Tags: driving violations, auto insurance, del walters, life insurance, Motor Vehicle Record Mortality Study

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Young drivers think they're safe despite distractions

The youngest drivers tend to think it's possible to drive safely while distracted.

Tags: darci marchese, texting, Bridgestone, teen drivers

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Car gets 3,000 miles to the gallon

A head-turning car designed by college students gets 3,000 miles per gallon, enough to drive across the country on a single tank of gas.

Tags: gas, del walters, lamina, fuel efficiency, car gets 3,000 miles a gallon

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