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Dikeisha Whitlock-Pryer Remarks

April 28, 2022

Dikeisha Whitlock-Pryer, mother of RJ Pryer On April 28, 2015 we became the proud parents of Raymond Darnell Pryer Jr. better known as RJ. He was my love bug, my 1st born. He was daddy’s little man and Raymond’s 1st son (his Jr). RJ was also an amazing gift from God being that I was […]

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The Safest Way to Drive While Pregnant

March 9, 2022

Standard seat belts aren’t designed for pregnancy but are still the best option. Here, CR’s advice on the right way to wear a seat belt when you’re expecting. By Rachel Rabkin Peachman, October 13, 2021 The correct way to buckle up when pregnant.Photo: Anatoliy Shumskiy/Consumer Reports It was a route Taylor and Ryan Olsen had […]

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Best Backup Cameras For 2022

March 7, 2022

Rik Paul Contributor Updated: Mar 2, 2022 Forbes Wheels independently tests and reviews cars and automotive accessories. We may earn an affiliate commission from links on our site. The analysis and opinions are our own. Install-it-yourself backup cameras give new life to pre-2018 cars without cameras. Some have their own monitors, others connect to audio-system […]

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Only 70% of People Say They Buckle up in the Back Seat: Survey

February 22, 2022

Delayed law angers grieving families who lost loved ones By Susan Hogan, Rick Yarborough, Steve Jones, Lance Ing, Carlos Olazagasti and Derek Debowski • Published February 21, 2022•Updated on February 21, 2022 at 7:09 pm Most people buckle up in the front seat, which is the law, and according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, adults have gotten the message that it’s safer […]

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Companies are racing to make self-driving cars. But why?

February 10, 2022

They may not be safer than human drivers. And they’ll make gridlock worse. Daniel Fishel for The Washington Post By David Zipper David Zipper is a Visiting Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Taubman Center for State and Local Government, where he examines the interplay between transportation policy and technology. February 4, 2022 at 12:50 p.m. […]

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Is It Ever Okay To Leave Kids Alone In The Car?

December 13, 2021

Taking into consideration state laws as well as the safety of the situation can help parents determine if they should leave kids alone in the car. Every parent has been left with the conundrum of what age they could or should leave their kids alone in the car. After all, if just running into the store […]

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“Fatal Distraction” views Justin Ross Harris child-death case with a different lens

December 8, 2021

JIM FARMERDECEMBER 7, 2021 The new documentary “Fatal Distraction” raises questions about the car-seat death of Justin Ross Harris’ 22-month-old son Cooper. Director Susan Morgan Cooper’s reaction when she first heard about Justin Ross Harris and the death of Harris’ 22-month-old son Cooper in the back seat of his SUV was one of shock. “I […]

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The 21 car features for which we’re very grateful

December 3, 2021

From air conditioning and cup holders to satellite radio and more… ByClassicCars.com.  November 24, 2021 2021 Ford Bronco interior packed with amenities | ClassicCars.com photo It’s that time of year to spend time with loved ones – over a great meal – and reflect on the people and things for which bring us joy. We […]

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THE HISTORY OF SEATBELTS

December 1, 2021

Automobiles are an essential commodity in the modern world. The industrial revolution saw the start of a changing planet with seemingly infinite possibilities. Seat belts installed in your car guarantee increased passenger safety during your travels on the open road. The Surprising History of Seatbelts Considered by some as “one of the most important people […]

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House Introduces a Sweeping Booster Seat Safety Law to Protect Children in Car Crashes

October 29, 2021

The Booster Seat Safety Act was prompted by a ProPublica investigation and a subsequent congressional probe that found manufacturers had misled parents about the safety of booster seats and endangered children’s lives. by Patricia CallahanOct. 26, 11 a.m. EDT ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon […]

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