Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Special to GUIDON Halloween is little more than two weeks away, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released these tips for a safer Halloween. Drivers — Avoid using handheld electronic devices. — Remember that as soon as you step out of your car, you become a pedestrian. — If you see a drunk driver or impaired pedestrian on the road, contact local law … [Read more...] about NHTSA: Celebrate safely
Motor vehicle accidents involving deer occur year-round on Fort Leonard Wood, but incidents typically increase in the fall. Now is the time drivers should be most vigilant in looking for deer, officials said. “In 2019, Fort Leonard Wood had a total of 450 motor-vehicle accidents, of which 57 involved deer or other wildlife,” said James Stewart, Fort Leonard Wood police chief. “The majority of … [Read more...] about Watch for deer on the road
By Missouri Department of Transportation Special to GUIDON The Missouri Department of Transportation offers the following tips in the event you find yourself losing control of your vehicle: If your rear wheels skid — Take your foot off of the accelerator. — Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. For example, if your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If … [Read more...] about Recovering from a skid: Winter weather driving tips from MoDOT
Special to GUIDON Cooler temps and longer nights mean more wildlife movement across roadways. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to watch out for wild animals, such as deer, that might appear without warning in Missouri roadways during the fall. The peak period for deer/vehicle collisions is October and November during breeding season, when deer are moving … [Read more...] about Deer will dare, drivers beware
