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Roadside chat – Seriously siri not now i'm driving

Announcing calls and responding to our conversations unprompted, can actually be a distraction when we’re behind the wheel.

November 15, 2024

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Traffic Incident Management

What Drives You Iowa

Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat – It's the time. It's the place. Deer are in motion.

Iowa DOT crash data shows that November 8th ranks as the No. 1 date for animal crashes in our state over the past decade.

November 8, 2024

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Traffic Incident Management

What Drives You Iowa

Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat – Dear Iowa, eyes up, phone down. – Your deer

Failing to watch for deer makes us most vulnerable to collisions.

November 1, 2024

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Traffic Incident Management

What Drives You Iowa

Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat – Tailgating can cause a real monster mash

The same adrenalin pump and communal spirit that brings us together to kick up our heels can contribute to the aggressive driving behavior of tailgating.

October 25, 2024

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What Drives You Iowa

Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat – Do you even wear your seat belt bro?

A simple weakness that too many people show in their driving behavior, especially teens, is not wearing their seat belt.

October 18, 2024

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Traffic Incident Management

What Drives You Iowa

Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat – Texting and driving? Weird flex, not cool!

One thing we shouldn’t be flexing on is when someone texts and drives.

October 11, 2024

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Traffic Incident Management

What Drives You Iowa

Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat – Broke down? Walk amuck, you could get struck.

If you are ever stranded along the side of the road, the best course of action is to stay in your car.

October 4, 2024

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Traffic Incident Management

What Drives You Iowa

Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat – Using your blinker. Very demure. Very mindful.

Using your turn signal isn’t just a courtesy; it can keep pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists safe by understanding your intentions.

September 27, 2024

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Traffic Incident Management

What Drives You Iowa

Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat – Jolene, Jolene I'm begging you to buckle your kids

Keep those you love safe from the dangers of the road is make sure that your kids, or anyone in your vehicle, are safely buckled, every trip, every time.

September 20, 2024

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Traffic Incident Management

What Drives You Iowa

Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat – Friday the 13th – Avoid ladders and speeding

On Friday the 13th, and any day of the month, it is smart to avoid speeding behind the wheel.

September 13, 2024

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