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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 26 MONDAY JULY 29, 2019 MONDAY JULY 22, 2019 PAGE 11
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DON'T DRINK OR DRIVEON'T DRINK OR DRIVE
Impaired!Impaired!
Driving tips that will let you cruise through road trip season
1. Get some shut-eye provincial government enacted the new impaired down when passing emergency vehicles.
A good night's rest is going to set you up for driving laws giving police officers more roadside Regardless of where your road trips take you
success the next day, especially when you're powers including an immediate suspension. It's this summer, give yourself ample time on the
doing some long-distance driving. Sufficient just not worth the risk, so plan ahead and road, plan out your route, and be courteous to
sleep not only helps keep you alert, it helps make designate a sober driver. other drivers. After all, we are all part of a larger
you less susceptible to 'highway hypnosis', a 4. Share the road – graciously driving community with the same goal of
trance-like state some drivers experience after The rule of thumb as a driver is that you arriving safely at our destination. -AMA
driving tired over long distances. Drowsy driving always yield to
is as dangerous as impaired driving because it vulnerable road users,
slows your reaction time. even if they don't have
2. Avoid driver distractions the right-of-way. So be
Don't drive distracted. There's a hefty fine and cautious of cyclists, Friends
three demerit points in store for offenders. More motorcyclists,
importantly though, you're putting everyone at pedestrians, and don’t let
risk. Put that phone away or turn it off; nothing is wildlife, always making
so important that it can't wait. Get the help of eye contact with them to friends
your passengers, so you can focus on the road. let them know you've
3. Don't drive impaired seen them. With other drive
Sometimes, even the obvious bears repeating. drivers, maintain a safe
Alcohol and drugs impair judgement and slow travelling distance
reaction times – a very dangerous combination between vehicles – at drunk!
when you're operating a vehicle. That's why our least three seconds in
good road conditions
and four seconds on
high speed roads. Be
mindful too of
construction zones
especially when workers
are present and slowing
Better to arrive sober
Better to arrive sober You can hand over your keys
and late than never
and late than never or your life.
Please don’t drink Please don’t drink Make the right choice.
and driveand drive DON'T DRINK
NOW OPEN AND DRIVE!
7 DAYS A WEEK
8 AM - 8 PM
EDSON CHRYSLERDSON CHRYSLER
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UNBEATABLE
5220 4 Ave Edson, AB T7E 1L4
780-723-9500
780-723-9500
7440 4th Ave. - Highway 16 1-877-723-9500 5220 4 Ave Edson, AB T7E 1L4
1-877-723-9500
780-712-5333
Edson Chrysler - You drive our way, we’ll deal your way. 780-712-5333
Angus and Karen
Campbell, from
Campbell Market
Gardens north of
Peers, have been
regular vendors at
the Edson Farmers
Market for the past
12 years. We only
sell what we grow
and we don't use
any sprays on any
of our vegetables or
fruit."
photo Deanna
Mitchener
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 26 MONDAY JULY 29, 2019 MONDAY JULY 22, 2019 PAGE 11
D
DON'T DRINK OR DRIVEON'T DRINK OR DRIVE
Impaired!Impaired!
Driving tips that will let you cruise through road trip season
1. Get some shut-eye provincial government enacted the new impaired down when passing emergency vehicles.
A good night's rest is going to set you up for driving laws giving police officers more roadside Regardless of where your road trips take you
success the next day, especially when you're powers including an immediate suspension. It's this summer, give yourself ample time on the
doing some long-distance driving. Sufficient just not worth the risk, so plan ahead and road, plan out your route, and be courteous to
sleep not only helps keep you alert, it helps make designate a sober driver. other drivers. After all, we are all part of a larger
you less susceptible to 'highway hypnosis', a 4. Share the road – graciously driving community with the same goal of
trance-like state some drivers experience after The rule of thumb as a driver is that you arriving safely at our destination. -AMA
driving tired over long distances. Drowsy driving always yield to
is as dangerous as impaired driving because it vulnerable road users,
slows your reaction time. even if they don't have
2. Avoid driver distractions the right-of-way. So be
Don't drive distracted. There's a hefty fine and cautious of cyclists, Friends
three demerit points in store for offenders. More motorcyclists,
importantly though, you're putting everyone at pedestrians, and don’t let
risk. Put that phone away or turn it off; nothing is wildlife, always making
so important that it can't wait. Get the help of eye contact with them to friends
your passengers, so you can focus on the road. let them know you've
3. Don't drive impaired seen them. With other drive
Sometimes, even the obvious bears repeating. drivers, maintain a safe
Alcohol and drugs impair judgement and slow travelling distance
reaction times – a very dangerous combination between vehicles – at drunk!
when you're operating a vehicle. That's why our least three seconds in
good road conditions
and four seconds on
high speed roads. Be
mindful too of
construction zones
especially when workers
are present and slowing
Better to arrive sober
Better to arrive sober You can hand over your keys
and late than never
and late than never or your life.
Please don’t drink Please don’t drink Make the right choice.
and driveand drive DON'T DRINK
NOW OPEN AND DRIVE!
7 DAYS A WEEK
8 AM - 8 PM
EDSON CHRYSLERDSON CHRYSLER
E
UNBEATABLE
5220 4 Ave Edson, AB T7E 1L4
780-723-9500
780-723-9500
7440 4th Ave. - Highway 16 1-877-723-9500 5220 4 Ave Edson, AB T7E 1L4
1-877-723-9500
780-712-5333
Edson Chrysler - You drive our way, we’ll deal your way. 780-712-5333
Angus and Karen
Campbell, from
Campbell Market
Gardens north of
Peers, have been
regular vendors at
the Edson Farmers
Market for the past
12 years. We only
sell what we grow
and we don't use
any sprays on any
of our vegetables or
fruit."
photo Deanna
Mitchener
