Weekly Topic Inspiration: Car Safety and Safe Driving

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   Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

   One of the most dangerous things people do every day is get in cars and drive, so it’s always helpful to brush up on car safety and safe driving. That’s why we’re making it this week’s Weekly Topic Inspiration theme!
   
   Lots of folks are searching for information on car safety.  Driving tips, safety ratings, and advice on children's’ safety in cars are particularly popular subjects.  Some of the top (but still worth competing for) keywords people are searching for below, so if you’re not sure exactly what to write about, use these for inspiration!
   
   Good keywords / ideas to work with: car seats, safety first, car accident, road safety, booster seat, car check, safety car, baby car seats, booster seats, seat belts, safest cars, car seat reviews, car seat laws, child safety, car seats for toddlers, car seat safely, child car seats, convertible car seat, driving tips, carseat, best car seats, family cars, car security, crash test ratings, car seat ratings, toddler car seat
   
   If you'd like to join in on this week's topic by writing a Hub, follow these steps:
   
   1)    Click here to visit this week's topic.
   2)    Click the green button "answer this question".
   3)    Click the gray button below the box (leave that empty) that says "make a Hub about it."
   4)    Give your Hub a very specific title, like Easy Summer Gardening Projects for Kids or Challenging Summer Activities for Teens
   5)    Create good quality original content that hasn't been covered before.
   6)    After you publish your Weekly Topic Inspiration Hub, come back to this forum thread and post a link to your Hub with a brief description of what you wrote about and why.
   
   For more information on the Weekly Topic Inspiration program, check out the Learning Center guide.
   
   
   
   I'm looking forward to reading your helpful tips!

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      FloraBreenRobisonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      excellent topic Simone.

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks, FloraBreenRobinson! I think it's a pretty important one, plus it's in a pretty lucrative category

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      Dave Mathewsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Simone: Driving a vehicle is dangerous, especially when the operators of the vehicles either don't know or don't care to follow the rules and laws of safe driving. Everyday I see drivers chatting on their cells or texting, putting on their makeup, shaving, shatting or yelling with their passengers and kids etc. These distractions are what helps cause many accidents because they are not paying full attention to the traffic and what they are doing.

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Agreed, Dave. I see 'em every day, and it freaks me out!

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      samangel501posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      i agreed with i m driving daily 4 hours on my office way and its highway. so i m ready for those tips which u have to give me.http://www.jobsincareer.com/research-job/time-to-choose-whats-most-important/

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      Ratanak Ouposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I like this weekly topic so much because in my country there are lots of car accident. I have to write about it to advice them!

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   K9keystrokesposted 12 years ago

   What a great topic to write about. Helping folks learn about car and driving safety within a high $$$$ topic! People would be silly not write about this Weekly Topic Inspiration! Thanks for giving us some of the keywords to work with!
   HubHugs~
   K9

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yay! I'm glad you like it! I bet we'll see some really helpful guides result from this topic.

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   Denise Handlonposted 12 years ago

   Wow! This is a bit of a change, isn't it?  Nice topic...although, I haven't jumped in with any new hubs lately,

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah, tryin' to mix it up! And if you have any other cool topics you think would be cool for future Weekly Topic Inspiration themes, let me know about 'em!

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         Wayne Tullyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         What about a topic inspiration on comic books or graphic novels, I'd love to write more about my comic book collections and graphic novels!!

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   melbelposted 12 years ago

   Oh wow, this is great! I was actually thinking of writing a hub on a car safety topic as it's [the specific topic I'm thinking] something I definitely have firsthand experience in. Great idea!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Oh, how perfect! I look forward to reading the Hub!

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   nisargrxposted 12 years ago

   FOr PEople Writting On  ThIs ToPiC
   
   
   
   DRive Safe YOUr Family is waiting ...
   
   
   
   ITs better to be late then NEVER ...
   
   
   
   BEt on Who Can DRive Slow...

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      Jean Bakulaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I live in NJ, where people drive so insanely, it's common to see somebody do a four lane changeover to cut off a bus or truck! And do you ever pass behind a car with it's back-up lights on? It happens all the time here. How do they know how fast you are going to back up? What if you look in your mirror, see  nobody, then they walk behind your car? I've narrowly missed people, and think I'm pretty careful. Car safety is a really good topic.

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Are you kidding? That's horrifying!! I wonder if there are more accidents than usual in that state!
         
         Well, it looks like NJ is not even in the top ten!! (http://www.carinsurancecomparison.com/t … r-driving/)
         
         I wonder what Montana or Kentucky is like, then!! YIKES!

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            Jean Bakulaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Thanks for the link, I can't believe people drive worse in other states than here. It's so hard to be careful, and I try hard to be.

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   freecampingaussieposted 12 years ago

   Please think about our precious children & don't start driving until you have done the "click clack front and back " It does save lives .
   
   http://freecampingaussie.hubpages.com/h … amily-Cars
   

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Who could say no to that adorable photo?  I'm glad you wrote this Hub!

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      K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I really like that you advise people to pay the price for a great car seat, before buying those designer digs for the kids! Nice job.
      Cheers~
      K9

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   DzyMsLizzyposted 12 years ago

   I wrote a general hub on safe driving tips, what to do if you encounter others driving badly, and assorted links to reference sites.
   
   http://dzymslizzy.hubpages.com/hub/Driv … adAttached

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      GREAT Hub! I've gleaned a lot of very useful info from this, and it provides a fantastic overview. Thanks, DzyMsLizzy!

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      K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Another top hub DML! Awesome look at the entire driving safety picture.
      Cheers~
      K9

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      prairieprincessposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      This looks like a fantastic, comprehensive hub, ms. Lizzy!

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   cardeleanposted 12 years ago

   Great topic!  If only my life would slow down so I could write...sigh...

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   lavender3957posted 12 years ago

   Wonderful, this is going to be really nice to share in the drivers educational classes here at the high school. This is just totally awesome.

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    Emerald Strachanposted 12 years ago

    Hi everyone, here is my hub.
    
    
    http://emeraldstrachan.hubpages.com/hub … -Christmas

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       The seasonal spin you've brought to this week's topic is excellent! I had forgotten just how risky it can be to go out on the roads around the holidays. Great Hub!

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       K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Great advice. Holiday driving is a huge safety consideration and you provide some critical input surrounding the topic. Thanks for the reminders.
       Cheers~
       K9

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          Emerald Strachanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks Simone and K9

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    Chin chinposted 12 years ago

    Hi. Finally I got the chance to join Weekly Topic Inspiration. This topic coincided with the National Teen Driver Safety Week in the US. So I wrote about Driving Safety Tips for Teenage Kids
    
    http://chinchin.hubpages.com/t/2a36d4

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       K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Parents of teen drivers should send you  a "thank you" note for writing this.
       Cheers~
       K9

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          Chin chinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks for reading this hub K9keystrokes. I, myself, am a parent and I want my kids to be responsible drivers someday and avoid the accidents.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       ... as should teen drivers themselves! Thanks for writing this, Chin chin.

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          Patty Inglish, MSposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I hope this helps our teen drivers too; there are so many distractions outside the car as well as inside. "There ought to be a law!" as they used to say ...
          
          Awareness and Enforcement Of Distracted Driving Laws Can Increase Driving Safety at http://hubpages.com/t/2a4933
          
          Cheers, everyone!

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             K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Yikes! Your mention of the kid covering the drivers eyes makes my skin crawl! Great hub!
             Cheers~
             K9

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             Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             Yeesh... I hadn't realized how much is out there to distract us until I read your Hub. Now I'm more nervous about commuting by bike than ever!

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          Chin chinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          I hope they would be able to read this hub, too, as well as the other awareness campaign for National Teen Drivers Safety Week. Thanks Simone Smith.

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       prairieprincessposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Very good idea for a hub!

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          Chin chinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you.

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    MarloByDesignposted 12 years ago

    I just published this Hub. My focus is on driving defensively now and ways to save money doing so.
    
    Driving defensively is what we all need to do to - starting right now - to increase our safety on the road.
    
    Have a great Friday everyone!
    
    http://marlobydesign.hubpages.com/hub/S … fer-driver

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       This is a great Hub, with a very strong argument! I know a lot of people who are physically reckless but financially very conservative. I bet they'd heed your advice in this case!

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       prairieprincessposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       excellent topic! I look forward to reading this one!

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       K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       What a unique way to get through to those reckless but frugal drivers!
       Cheers~
       K9

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          MarloByDesignposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you so much! That means a lot.
          
          Reference: I just published this Hub. My focus is on driving defensively now and ways to save money doing so.
          http://marlobydesign.hubpages.com/hub/S … fer-driver

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    Just Ask Susanposted 12 years ago

    Here is my hub for this weeks weekly topic inspiration. http://just-ask-susan.hubpages.com/hub/ … he-Vehicle

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       Just Ask Susanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       The title is:   Driving Safely Starts Before Getting Into The Vehicle

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    sarasotaduiposted 12 years ago

    Thanks for opening up this topic.. I also published related hubs to driving.. The topic is about DUI and speeding tickets. http://sarasotadui.hubpages.com/hub/Any … e-Speeding

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    Amanda Stormposted 12 years ago

    Thank you, this does seem like a good idea for an article.

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    mistyhorizon2003posted 12 years ago

    Hope I squeezed this article in within the time limit. It is a subject that has actually come into my mind in the last couple of days on should there be an upper age limit for drivers, this mainly came about following a discussion with my Mum on her driving having deteriorated in standard over the years:
    
    http://mistyhorizon2003.hubpages.com/hu … or-drivers

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    Shushanikposted 12 years ago

    I have posted a selection of creative and shocking safe driving awareness ads. Very often pictures mean more than words. I hope that these pictures will help those who are still driving unsafe to reconsider their driving habits.
    http://shushanik.hubpages.com/hub/Creat … reness-Ads

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    glassvisageposted 12 years ago

    Thanks for the great idea for Hubs! I may have taken this in a different direction, but I was compelled to write about safe parking:
    http://glassvisage.hubpages.com/_fcap/h … n-the-city
    Be careful when parking in the city!

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    wwolfsposted 12 years ago

    I have posted a hub on defensive driving. A great idea for an article.
    
    http://wwolfs.hubpages.com/hub/journeytogether

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    Laura du Toitposted 12 years ago

    I have published a hub on the rsiks associated with airbags and the safety of children travelling in vehicles with airbags.
    
    http://lauradutoit.hubpages.com/hub/Air … ake-a-Life

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    Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

    Wow, so many amazing Hubs! I'm so glad to see this many useful guides coming out on the subject.
    
    But how times flies! The new weekly topic is up- this time, we're focusing on projects to help prepare one's home and garden for the winter. I hope you can join in on the season-switching fun! http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/post/85477

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       FloraBreenRobisonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       oh, I forgot to post my response on the forum. Earlier today I published a hub on the topic. since I didn't do that in time, I'll just say that you can find my answer  in the answers section and my title is 'Why I still Don't Have My driver's Licence."
       
       I have no garden to speak of in a condo, although I do have flowers on my balconies.  I think I'd have to focus on the "homes" aspect.

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    DzyMsLizzyposted 11 years ago

    Oh, dear, I seem to be 'finding' a lot of older posts from the WTI archives showing up on my news feed, and being guilty of not noticing the date prior to writing an article to match the topic.
    
    Here's another belated entry on safe driving that involves stopping distances.
    
    http://dzymslizzy.hubpages.com/hub/Safe … ing-Safely

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       Denise Handlonposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       

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          DzyMsLizzyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks, Denise....(checking waste bin for bits of gray matter.....)

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