Monday, July 16, 2012
A brake pedal issue affecting more than 8,000 SUVs prompts the recall.
The Ford Motor Company announced Sunday it is recalling more than 8,000 of its 2013 Escape compact SUVs because of a potential problem affecting the brake pedal, according to WTAE as reported by CNN. The recall affects SUVs made between March 8 and June 7, 2012, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Involved in the recall are 8,266 Escapes. Ford says mispositioned carpet padding the center console trim panel may be pushed outward, reducing clearance with the pedals, according to the NHTSA. That reduced clearance may mean the driver's foot could brush the side of the brake pedal when going from the accelerator to the brake, thus increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash. Ford dealers—including nearby…
Residents in the Canon-McMillan area are asked to participate.
Officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation are asking Pennsylvania motorists—including those, of course, from Canonsburg, Cecil and North Strabane—to help the department's highway safety efforts by sharing their opinions on traffic safety enforcement and driving behaviors. The information will be collected via an online survey available through July 27at www.JustDrivePA.com. The 22-question survey focuses on highway safety issues, including seat belts, impaired driving, speeding, motorcycles and distracted driving. People completing the survey may remain anonymous but are asked to provide their genders, ages and ZIP codes. More than 3,500 people responded to 2011's survey. Last year's notable results included that, in the…
Friday, December 30, 2011
Here are 10 yummy drink recipes to ensure your holiday hero—the designated driver—has a tasty New Year's celebration, too.
You have your New Year's Eve party planned down to the snacks, the music and the champagne toast (and your cute outfit, of course). You’re ready to ring it in with food, friends and plentiful options for those seeking spirits to get into the spirit. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Drunk Driving Prevention Facebook page that launched for the holiday reminds party planners not to forget some of their most esteemed guests: The designated drivers. It’s still a party for them, too—so make it more festive with these recipes, courtesy of our friends over at the administration. Here are the 10 drinks that sounded yummiest to us—enjoy! 1. Yellowjacket 2 ounces of orange juice 2 ounces of pineapple juice 1/2 ounce of lemon …
