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5 Safety Tips for Riding in the Rain

Posted January 10, 2020 at 2:47 pm | Updated January 10, 2020 at 2:47 pm

5 Tips for Riding Your Bike This Winter  1. Have Waterproof Gear Always carry waterproof pants, a rain jacket and rain boots, if possible. Don’t get caught in unexpected rain. Even having a folded-up rain poncho in your backpack will help immensely. 2. It’s All About the Brakes Learn to adjust ...

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Tips for Driving in the Rain

Posted November 25, 2019 at 3:37 pm | Updated November 25, 2019 at 3:39 pm

For many, driving in the rain is a daunting task, and no wonder – rain not only reduces visibility, but also the amount of grip your car has on the road, increasing stopping distances. With the wet season quickly approaching, we’ve put together a guide to driving safely in wet and rainy weather. If ...

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Safe Driving Tips for Wet Roads

Posted May 14, 2019 at 3:15 pm | Updated May 14, 2019 at 4:00 pm

Put a little rain on the road after a dry spell and things will get slippery. Oil and grease build up on dry road and adding rain to the mix makes for slippery conditions for motorists. This is especially true after new pavement has been installed, like on Highway 17. With rain expected over the ...

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Lane Closure on SB Capitola Rd nr Soquel Ave

Posted March 6, 2019 at 11:59 am | Updated March 7, 2019 at 8:10 am

Lane Closure on Southbound Capitola Rd near Soquel Ave intersection City of Santa Cruz Public Works - As of 11:30 am 3/6/19, 1 lane of southbound Capitola Road has been closed due to a large sinkhole near the Soquel intersection. Drivers may care to consider this in factoring drive time or ...

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Wipers On? Head Lights On! It’s the Law.

Posted February 20, 2017 at 9:55 am | Updated February 20, 2017 at 9:57 am

During these seasonal storms, driving with both your headlights and your windshield wipers isn’t just a good idea, it’s the law. It doesn’t matter what kind of vehicle you drive; you need to observe this law. Since 2005, the California Vehicle Code states that motorists are required to turn on ...

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