Tag Archives: driving

  • News

    Iowa House votes to change driving rules for teens

    The rules are changing for Iowa teenagers learning to drive.

  • News

    Illegal Immigrants in Illinois Can Now Get Driver’s License

    On Sunday, Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a bill that will help ensure every Illinois motorist be properly licensed…

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    Gas prices switch direction

    After plummeting for three months, gas prices are working their way back up.

  • News drive

    Report: 1 in every 24 admit falling asleep at the wheel

    Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving and up to one-third of all fatal crashes involve tired drivers.

  • Distracted Driving

    Black Hawk joins pledge to avoid texting and driving

    Local college students and staff members took a pledge to avoid texting while driving. It’s all part of AT&T’s “It…

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    New Iowa law increases penalty for illegally passing a school bus

    Drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus could face stricter penalties thanks to an emergency rule effective in Iowa Wednesday, August 15.

  • News Mirror comparison - flat driver's side mirror  versus the mirror Hicks designed (image from Drexel.edu)

    Disco ball-inspired mirror gets rid of driver’s blind spot

    A newly patented side-view mirror that claims to eliminate that pesky blind spot.

  • Distracted Driving / News

    Iowa dad joins call for tougher teen driving laws

    Experts at the University of Iowa are calling for more restrictive Graduated Driver Licensing. It’s all about maximizing experience and minimizing risk.

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    Tall corn adds to driving hazards

    Iowa officials say tall corn from this year’s huge crop is also causing problems for motorists at intersections and railroad crossings.