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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat – Whole World in Your Hand? Put the Phone Down!

Learn what you can do to help reduce distraction on our roadways.

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June 7, 2024
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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat – Flashing lights on shoulder? Move Over

The majority of Pedestrian deaths are those that were struck along the side of a high-speed highway.

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May 31, 2024
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Roadside Chat
What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat: In Loving Memory—Belts—Hugs—Donate for Life

Things can change in the blink of an eye. Read how to show your loved ones that you care before it's too late.

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May 24, 2024
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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat: The Way You Drive Can Save Lives

If every driver followed these four simple rules behind the wheel, everyone would be safer on the road.

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May 17, 2024
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Roadside Chat
What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat: Seat belts hug you like I do - Mom

When you feel that seat belt around you, your stress level may also decrease knowing that simple, two-second action can save your life.

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May 10, 2024
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Roadside Chat
What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat: Be nice, look twice for bikes

Read tips to celebrate May as both Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and National Bicycle Safety Month.

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May 3, 2024
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Roadside Chat
What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat: Save lives! Drive safely. Be an organ donor.

Donors are superstars! That’s the theme of this year’s National Donate Life Month.

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April 26, 2024
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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat: Cheapest way to save a life? Pay attention

You may think you can do more than one thing at a time, but no one is a good multi-tasker behind the wheel. Driving takes all of your attention.

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April 19, 2024
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Roadside Chat
What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Coming to a road near you... Be work zone aware

Iowa DOT road crews will be doing their part to be safe, but you play a part in making sure no one is injured or worse in a work zone.

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April 12, 2024
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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Final four winners: buckled, sober, slow & focused

With all the hype surrounding college basketball tournaments and the Hawkeye women playing in the Final Four, here’s a reminder to stay safe while driving.

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April 5, 2024
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Roadside Chat
What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Keep your peeps safe. Buckle your bunny!

Whether your kids are in the backseat or your best friend is riding shotgun, making sure every person in your vehicle is properly buckled up can save lives.

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March 29, 2024
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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat: 3-point seat belt for the win!

Read about the history of the original three-pointer as it pertains to car safety.

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March 22, 2024
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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Select a sober ride. It's a winning pick.

Whether you’re completing an NCAA basketball bracket or enjoying a night out with friends, the choices you make can have lasting impacts.

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March 15, 2024
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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Buckle up - only clocks should spring forward

Quick maneuvers to avoid an animal or debris on the road can make you shift in your seat if you’re not buckled up.

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March 8, 2024
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What Drives You Iowa
Transportation Matters

Roadside Chat - Less likely to crash when phone is stashed

Reading a quick text or checking email for a few seconds is typically harmless - unless you’re behind the wheel.

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March 1, 2024
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