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Published 4:05 pm CST, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 (BPT) - Winter driving can pose a real threat to your safety. From slippery roads to a lack of visibility, you need to be ready for lots of dangerous conditions. But a little preparation can go a long way to keeping you and your family safe. Here are the hazardous weather conditions you’re most likely to face this winter and how to prepare your car for the driving challenges they present. Rain Not every state gets blanketed by snow once winter rolls around. Much of the U.S. is more likely to encounter heavy rains during the colder months. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t precautions that need to be taken. Tips: * Check that your windshield wipers are functioning properly to maximize visibility. * Avoid using cruise control as it can increase your chances of losing control of the car. Sleet/freezing rain Sleet and freezing rain can be tricky to navigate, especially in late fall and early spring when the … [Read more...] about How to prepare your car for winter weather

Published 6:01 am CST, Monday, December 3, 2018 (BPT) - What’s better than a simple stroll through the snow? Completely winning at winter! All right, maybe the season isn’t technically a competitive sport, but there are ways to make the most of the shortest days of the year — with where and how you choose to travel. Here are eight ways you (and your wallet) can win this winter. Choose your destination Whether you want to layer up and hit the chairlift or head off seeking the sun, there’s a winter destination out there for every kind of traveler. Go cold or go home: Embrace the cold, say yes to snow and head to a ski resort! When it comes to North America, Denver boasts more than a half dozen world-class ski resorts that cater to every kind of visitor: Beginners can test their skills at Echo Mountain (less than an hour’s drive from the city); thrill-seekers can get their adrenaline pumping with 2,270 feet of vertical drop at Arapahoe Basin; … [Read more...] about From sand to snow: 8 ways for savvy travelers to win at winter

Published 6:01 am CST, Monday, December 3, 2018 Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Perfect Perth: Your travel guide to Australia's sunniest capital city 1  /  1 Back to Gallery (BPT) - Imagine mornings exploring Australia’s rich culture, afternoons playing on warm, white sand beaches and evenings savoring the country's award-winning wine, incredible local produce, and impressive nightlife. If a jaunt to the friendly, unique and enormously diverse nation of Australia is at the top of your bucket list, you’re far from alone. As of March 2018, in fact, American visitation to Australia was up nearly 10 percent over last year. The Down-Under nation is a dream destination for many Americans thanks to its near-perfect weather, natural beauty, bountiful wildlife, cultural offerings and rich history spanning some 60,000 years. Though the vast country has much to offer, one of … [Read more...] about Perfect Perth: Your travel guide to Australia’s sunniest capital city

Published 10:01 am CST, Thursday, November 29, 2018 Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 5 tips for holiday road travel 1  /  1 Back to Gallery (BPT) - If you’re planning to travel for the holidays this year, you’re not alone. Over 107 million people traveled last year for the holidays, according to estimates from the American Automobile Association (AAA), and more than 97 million of them did so along the nation's highways. If you plan to join them this year, traffic and potholes aren't the only potential problems you'll need to navigate. Weather can also be a challenge during the holidays. According to the Federal Highway Administration, over 70 percent of the roads in the United States are located in snowy regions, which receive five inches of snow or more, on average each year. The holidays are stressful enough, so with that in mind, Cooper Tires offers you these winter driving maintenance tips … [Read more...] about 5 tips for holiday road travel

Published 7:01 am CST, Thursday, November 29, 2018 Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 5 tips for avoiding the cold & flu this year 1  /  1 Back to Gallery (BPT) - Last year we experienced an unprecedented cold and flu season. The CDC reported an early flu season and much higher than expected rates of hospitalizations for the flu. It is never too early to start preparing your home and workplace to prevent the spread of this viral and infectious, but also life-threatening, illness. These tips can help prevent you and your family from catching the virus. Disinfect Flu-related viruses can live outside the body for a long period of time, which is why it’s important to disinfect surfaces in your home and workplace. Germs are everywhere and disinfecting works by using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces or objects. This will decrease the spread of germs and subsequently reduce the risk of infection. The CDC … [Read more...] about 5 tips for avoiding the cold & flu this year