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Responsible
Driving Web Links
Chapter
18 Planning a Trip
National Traffic and Road Closure Information http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/index.htm
Navigating through orange barrels in heavy traffic can turn a pleasure
trip into an endurance test. Locate construction zones, traffic reports,
detours, and more at this Web site. As a project, plan a trip to a destination
within your state. Then, click on your state's Web site to get current
information about the status of the roads you plan to travel. Prepare
ahead to avoid problem areas.
Highway Weather Forecasts http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wilist.htm
What does the weather have in store for you as you travel? This Web site
provides current conditions and forecasts to all major U.S. cities. Click
on the number of the interstate highway on the map to link to weather
information for cities along an interstate near you, or scroll down the
Forecasts link to get the latest weather report for any major city in
the world. Share with a friend how to use this Web site to get the latest
forecast for a city near you.
Safe
Towing Tips http://www.ultramall.com/Autodig/autotipf/safe_tow.html
When pulling a trailer, preparation can ensure the safety of your vehicle,
yourself, and those traveling around you. Visit this Web site to get a
list of considerations that are key to safe towing. Where should the heavier
cargo be placed in a trailer? Create a poster that outlines the safe-towing
tips.
Sport
Utility Vehicle Safety
http://www.consumer.org/
What really is the rollover risk in SUVs? Check this site for consumer
information on rollover risks in this popular style of vehicle. Read at
least two of the articles highlighted on this site. Then write your own
press-release explaining the facts and figures and the risk of rollovers
that SUV drivers face.
