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Planning a trip up to Big Bear or another snowy place this holiday season? Look over these quick tips for staying safe on the roads.

http://safety1stdriversed.com/2016/12/beach-bums-guide-driving-snow-ice/

Beach Bum's Guide to Driving in Snow and Ice Beach Bum's Guide to Driving in Snow and Ice - If you're planning a trip to the mountains or to another snowy place this winter, here's how to stay safe!

http://safety1stdriversed.com/2016/11/what-to-look-for-in-a-driving-school/

What to Look for in a Driving School What to Look for in a Driving School -- If you're researching a driving school for yourself or your teen, here are some important things to look out for.

Download one of these apps for your family's safety while driving!

http://safety1stdriversed.com/2016/09/top-3-safe-driving-apps/

Top 3 Safe Driving Apps Top 3 Safe Driving Apps. We can actually use technology in order to NOT use it while we're driving! And it gives parents more control of their teen drivers.

Do you know what to do to get out of a rip current?
http://safety1stdriversed.com/2016/08/orange-county-beach-safety-tips/

Orange County Beach Safety Tips Orange County Beach Safety Tips - If you or your kids like to swim in the ocean, there are some important things you need to know that could save your life.

http://safety1stdriversed.com/2016/07/who-is-most-likely-to-drive-drunk/

Who is most likely to drive drunk? - Safety 1st Driving School Who is most likely to drive drunk? Another DUI accident happened last week. Here's who's most at risk for driving drunk. It may not be who you thought!

http://safety1stdriversed.com/2016/06/teaching-kids-safety-around-cars/

Teaching Kids Safety In and Around Cars In light of the recent tragedy of Brock McCann being killed by a garbage truck, we feel it is time to revisit teaching kids safety in and around cars.

Safety 1st mourns with the family of little Brock McCann, the 8-year-old Newport Beach boy who was struck and killed by a garbage truck.

Congratulations to Irvine teen Claire Offenburger for winning the Grand Prize for the national Drive Smart digital short contest! Check out her awesome 30-second video:

Drive Smart Digital Short This is "Drive Smart Digital Short" by claireoffenberger on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Break-ins and car theft are common crimes in Orange County. Here are some easy ways to protect your car from theft!

http://safety1stdriversed.com/2016/04/7-common-sense-tips-for-protecting-your-car-from-theft/

7 Common-Sense Tips for Protecting Your Car from Theft - Safety 1st Driving School Car break-ins and grand theft auto is a common crime in Orange County. Here's a refresher course on measures you can take to protect your car from theft.

Ready for St. Paddy's Day? Here are some fun facts you probably never knew about the holiday, plus some safety tips!

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2016/03/st-patricks-day-safety-tips/

Staged accidents are very popular in Southern California. Scammers are out there causing accidents and then making it appear as though YOU are at fault! Here is one of their popular tactics:

https://youtu.be/l-zRyvKxJmc

Staged Accidents - Swoop and Squat This video illustrates the popular "Swoop and Squat" staged car accident. These staged traffic accidents are on the rise, endangering the lives of others and...

Did any of your New Year's Resolutions include driving habits? They should! Resolve to NEVER text while driving! And here are a few more:

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2016/01/2016-resolutions-for-young-drivers/

Ready for the El Niño winter? Check out these tips for preparing your car and driving safely in wet conditions.

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2015/12/driving-tips-for-the-el-nino-winter/

One year ago, 5 teens were killed in a crash on the 5 South in Irvine. Now, the then-16-year-old driver is being charged with manslaughter. Six families' lives will never be the same.

This can be prevented!

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2015/10/teen-driver-charged-with-manslaughter/

This woman posted a Facebook status update just seconds before she veered into oncoming traffic and was killed. PLEASE do not use your phone - for anything - while driving.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=uWhFIzt53vo

Woman posts about 'Happy' song on Facebook seconds before fatal Business 85 crash Investigators believe a driver was posting to Facebook seconds before she crashed and died. The wreck happened Thursday morning on Business 85 in High Point....

Think voice texting is safer than type-texting? If so, you're not alone. But you are also incorrect.

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2015/09/warning-voice-texting-is-not-safer-than-type-texting/

Just yesterday a 23-year-old man was killed on his electric bicycle when he collided with a parked van in Newport Beach.

Here are some important laws and safety tips you need to know about electric bikes:

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2015/08/electric-bicycle-laws-safety-tips/

We hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th of July! Here are some safety tips for you:

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2015/07/4th-of-july-driving-safety-tips/

Motorcycles are much more dangerous than cars. If you're a newbie on the bike, check out these tips to keep yourself as safe as possible on the roads.

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2015/06/9-motorcycle-safety-tips-for-new-drivers/

Going out for Cinco de Mayo? Here are some tips for staying safe on this festive holiday:

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2015/05/cinco-de-mayo-safety-tips/

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month! Police will be cracking down all month long!

Here are some tips to avoid distractions while driving:

Never talk, text, email or use apps on a cell phone while driving.

Better yet, turn off your phone and place it out of reach as soon as you get in the car

Record a new outgoing voicemail message that says you can’t come to the phone because you’re busy OR because you may be driving. This gives you a great excuse and gets the point across to your caller

Never call or text anyone else when you think they may be driving, especially if you’re a parent trying to call your kids

If a call or text absolutely can’t wait, pull over into a parking spot and conduct your call safely

Read more here: http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2015/04/april-is-distracted-driving-awareness-month/

What are your thoughts on the "Every 15 Minutes" campaign? Students from Newport Harbor High experienced this emotionally charged alcohol prevention program last week.

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2015/04/every-15-minutes-campaign-at-newport-harbor-high/

Carjacking is on the rise and has been happening in Costa Mesa, Irvine and Tustin recently. Have you thought about what you would do if someone tried to carjack you? Read this! You might be surprised about their methods too!

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2015/03/what-to-do-if-someone-tries-to-carjack-you/

Check out the photos from Segerstrom High School! We loved bringing our Fiat over to show!

Segerstrom High School - Safety 1st Driving School Our Safety 1st Team recently attended an event at Segerstrom High School! The crowd was awesome and we interacted with many great people. Check out some of the photos below!

Here are our tips for carefully approaching intersections:

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2015/02/importance-slowing-down-intersections/

The Importance of Slowing Down at Intersections The Importance of Slowing Down at Intersections...Even if you have the Green Light! Driving defensively means don't assume another driver noticed their red.

THIS is why you should always slow down when you approach an intersection...EVEN if you have the green light!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny01_mvJyjA

Lady runs red light and hits Honda S2000 Dash cam

Have you heard of ? It can wait!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFL0JcRjS1A

#X Before You Drive - AT&T It Can Wait AT&T is coming together to end texting and driving. Learn how you can join the movement and pledge to never text and drive at http://itcanwait.com.

Happy New Year! This fun night can turn into disaster if you're not careful.

Do you know how much alcohol is too much? Here are some tips to make your New Year's Eve fun and safe!

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2014/12/new-years-eve-safety-tips/

Yet another teenager has perished in a car crash. Our hearts go out to the family of Jacob Pacheco of Costa Mesa.

Take a look at the facts of the situation and how it could have been prevented.

http://www.safety1stdriversed.com/2014/12/another-teen-dies-in-a-car-crash/

La Quinta High School in Westminster.