Like New Year's Eve and the Superbowl, for many, St. Patrick's Day has become a drinking holiday. Because of this, extra enforcement will be on the street.
February 8, 2013 I would describe myself as an alert, considerate driver. Sometimes I can be a little too aggressive, but in Missoula traffic, it’s almost a requirement. I have driven cross country numerous times, and have had my fair share of big city commuting
December 11, 2012 According to Men's Health magazine, the drunkest city in America is Fresno, California. The least drunkest? Boston. Taking into consideration the data of DUI arrests, severity of DUI penalties, death rates from alcohol-induced liver disease, the number alcohol-induced car crashes, and frequency of binge drinking, seen below is the full list which also includes one very familiar Montana town.
Everyone could use a little driver’s ed refresher — so take a look at these five commonly overlooked traffic rules.
A growing number of people believe there is one place where you should never press your talk button: behind the wheel.
March 9, 2012 Too much typing, too little action. We can sit here online and get all riled up behind our keyboards, composing a mile a minute about our feelings concerning drunk driving in Montana, thinking "hey, I'm doing something" but the truth is, the whole online warrior tactic hasn't changed a thing.
Here's a sampling of the clever, colorful additions to the tail ends of Missoula's endless supply of Legacies, Foresters and Outbacks.
February 28, 2012
An article in Readers Digest has investigated the issue of fatal car accidents and has ranked all 50 states to locate the safest, and least safe state for teenage drivers.
Missoula is full of crazy road crossings that are enough to give even the calmest driver a serious case of road rage. Here are some top picks.
After Missoula was hit with record snowfall this week, my car and I were not prepared for the road ahead. Fortunately, we live in a town with lots of people who are willing to lend a helping hand.
December 27, 2011 I've been in a total of 3 car wrecks in Missoula. The most I've ever been in during all my driving years. There are some seriously crazy drivers in this city. Could it be the fact that there are less people that live in this state to drive or because the roads between destinations are so long? Perhaps, but if my Montana road accident don't make you a bit more nervous when getting behind the wheel in our town, then this will...
August 23, 2011 Last week I signed the Zoo FM's "TXTNG KILLS" Pledge. I'll be the first one to admit that I'm one of the biggest offenders of this deadly action. Over the past 7 days I've tried very hard to ignore the constant buzzing in the car seat next to me, and yet I have to keep reminding myself of the dangers. My boss at the station brought up an interesting fact: if you are driving down the freeway and look down to check your messages for only a second you travel the length of a football field! I can only imagine what can go wrong in that long of a distance.
One other eye opening realization came from when I was presented with this shocking video of the disasters that can come from texting while driving. Mind you, this video is more shocking than most Hollywood horror movies. The images are graphic and the scenarios are all too real. If anything will scare you straight it's this short movie.
