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Use caution as deer activity increases on Va. roadways

It’s that time of year when drivers should prepare for the added dangers of sharing Virginia’s roadways with deer.



Farmers urge drivers to practice patience during planting season

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation encourages motorists to slow down, make room and pass safely. 



Be mindful of deer on roadways

Fall ushers in more than a change of seasons—it’s also the time when drivers encounter additional deer on roadways.



Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists

September is Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month in Virginia.



Farmers: Drivers don’t understand enormity of farm equipment on roadways

The average American is three generations removed from the farm, and that’s creating a problem on Virginia’s roadways.



Farmers urge motorists to use caution in high-traffic areas

Farmers want motorists to exercise caution when they see them driving farm equipment on back roads and busy highways.



New slow-moving vehicle video aims to save lives

A new video funded by a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles highway safety grant was created to help reduce traffic deaths involving slow-moving vehicles.



Combating distracted driving with technology

Crash avoidance technology could be the most promising avenue for reducing crash risks related to distractions of any type, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.



Use these tips to stay safe during winter driving

When the weather is cold and roads are wet, they can become slick or icy. Use extra caution when driving this winter.



Get enough rest before you get on the road

While electronic devices pose a growing distraction among drivers, a more traditional distraction—drowsiness—still poses a real danger on the road.



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