TIPS:

BRAKES - Summer's now behind us, so it's time to get your car in gear for the foul weather ahead. Since the most important safety systems for rough-weather driving are the brakes and tires, early-autumn is the perfect time to have them checked by your trusted mechanic.

DEER - Nearly seventy-percent of all deer/vehicle collisions occur in the autumn and early winter, due to the onset of the breeding and hunting season. When you see a deer on the roadside, there are likely others, so slow way down and use extra caution when passing by. Mother Nature, and your insurance company, will thank you.

AUTO

TIPS:  Things that you should always have with you when you are driving in case of an emergency:

Cell phone, jack and tire iron, gloves, jumper cables, flashlight, screwdrivers and wrenches of different sizes, water, emergency flares and/or reflectors, blankets, and a can of fix-a-flat to temporarily seal a flat tire to get you to a service station.

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BOATS

TIPS:  Safety should come first in boating and wearing your life jacket is part of keeping your passengers safe.  Today's life jackets are thinner and flexible so they are more user friendly.  They come in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and shapes.  Some are as compact as a fanny pack or a scarf, or they are built right into a coat or vest.  Check with your local state office for regulations.

MOTORCYCLES

TIPS:  Wearing standard motorcycle quality leather garments withstand asphalt 20 times more effectively than jeans in protecting your hide!

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OTHER VEHICLES

TIPS:  Hand signals tell motorists and pedestrians what you intend to do.  Signal as a matter of law, courtesy, and self-protection.