Are You Ready To Say Good-bye Summer?

We've already seen the return of yellow school buses and all things pumpkin spice. Are you plannning end of summer festivities over Labor Day? By now we hope you have made your travel plans for the popular three-day weekend. Congestion is expected on most major routes. You should also be alert of wildfire activity and road closures affecting travel plans.Most construction will be paused over the holiday weekend to help limit congestion. Remeber to go early or late and give yourlves plenty of extra time. Crashes or emergency road repairs also can add to travel time. Car-Lotta Car Sales will be closed on Monday September 2nd and will re open on Wednesday, September 3rd. Have a Happy and Safe Labor Day holiday!

Can You Believe It Is Back To School Time?

It's that time of year....School buses are picking up their passengers, parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school School buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road. Designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries to protect children from other motorists. If you're driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. This gives you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children. Never pass a bus from behind or from either direction if you're on an undivided road – when it is stopped to load or unload children If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children Stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus Stay alert! children can be unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards

Can A Pot Hole Due Damage To Your Automobile?

Hitting a pothole can damage your vehicle- this is a no brainer! Unfortunately, pothole damage is an every day road hazard and is a potential nightmare for your car. You may experience : Tire puncture Wheel rim damage Premature wear on shocks and struts Suspension damage, including broken components Steering system misalignment Exhaust system damage Engine damage If you hit pot hole or suspect pothole damage occurred—, take your vehicle to be looked at as soon as possible. Quickly identifying and correcting negative effects of pothole damage will save you from costlier damage to your car’s valuable parts.

Do You Go Straight In A Turning Lane?

If you are in a lane marked for a turn only, then you must complete the turn! Pennsylvania traffic laws require drivers to stay in the appropriate lane for their intended maneuver. This means using the right lane for right turns and the center lane for going straight. Going straight in a right turn lane can create confusion and potentially cause accidents by blocking other vehicles attempting to turn right. Road markings and signs clearly indicate the intended use of each lane, including designated right turn lanes.Violating lane markings and driving unsafely can result in traffic citations and penalties.

Speed Bump or Speed Hump- Which One Is It?

Speed bumps, are used to reduce speeds and to help make neighborhoods safer. They're usually placed on residential streets and other low-speed roads with speed limits under 35 mph. Some say they can cause a 40% reduction in speed helping prevent speed-related accidents and reduce the risk of injury or death to children and pedestrians. Speed bumps can also make drivers more alert and help with traffic control. Speed humps Speed humps, are slightly smaller than speed bumps but longe. These tend to work best to keep traffic between 10 – 15 MPH. Some say that speed bumps can have negative effects, including: Vehicle damage Damage tires and suspensions, May cause power steering to leak fluids. Increased emergency response time Increased traffic noise Reduced fuel efficiency Force drivers to brake and accelerate repeatedly, which can reduce a car's fuel efficiency. Dangerous driving behaviors Speed bumps can encourage drivers to take dangerous actions, like driving off-road to avoid them. There are always going to be bumps in the road- They may slow you down... Don't let them stop you!