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10/08/2026

That dashboard warning light isn’t just a suggestion — it’s a safety alert! ⚠️🚗

10/07/2026

Today is Walk & Roll to School Day!

Thousands of students, parents and educators across the country are celebrating the joy of active commuting — and we're reminding drivers to keep school routes safe:

🚸 Follow school zone speed limits and stay alert near bus stops.
👁️ Look for children walking or biking, especially when turning at intersections.
📱 Keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.

10/07/2026

Sadly, a pedestrian is killed every 74 minutes in traffic crashes.

Remember, at some point in the day EVERYONE is a pedestrian:

🚶‍➡️ Follow the rules of the road
🚶‍➡️ Use crosswalks when available
🚶‍➡️ Walk on sidewalks when available

🚘 Look out for pedestrians and minimize blind spots
🚘 Be careful in hard-to-see conditions
🚘 Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks

10/07/2026

Safety in the dark starts with being seen. 🚴‍♂️🌙

⚫ Wear bright or reflective clothing
⚫ Use a white front light and red rear light
⚫ Make sure your bike has reflectors

Drivers — watch for bicyclists!

10/06/2026

Use sidewalks whenever they're available and cross at crosswalks or intersections.

No sidewalk? Follow these pedestrian safety tips.🚶⤵️

Drivers: always stay alert!

10/02/2026

6-9 p.m. is one of the deadliest windows for pedestrians — right as most of us are driving home, picking up dinner or walking the dog.

The majority of pedestrian deaths in 2024 happened in the dark. Slow down and stay alert!

10/01/2026

Historical data show pedestrian fatalities peak in October as daylight hours drop. 📈🚶‍♂️

Speed, distracted driving and low visibility are a dangerous mix:

🚗 Slow down.
🚗 Stay alert at crosswalks.

🚶‍➡️ Follow the rules of the road.
🚶‍➡️ Use a crosswalk when it's available.

09/30/2026

Fall brings changing driving conditions. 🍂⚠️

Stay prepared so you're ready for anything behind the wheel.

09/29/2026

Rain is in the forecast for many parts of the country this week. ⛈️

When you're behind the wheel, slow down and adjust your speed for the conditions. Increase your following distance and give yourself more time to stop. ⤵️

09/28/2026

It's Child Passenger Safety Week! 🎉

Make sure your child is in The Right Seat for their age and size — and that it's installed correctly every time. 👶✔️

Tap the link in comments to use our Car Seat Finder tool or find a certified technician near you.

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912 Garfield Street
Whitewood, SD
57793

Telephone

+16052692512

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