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Know your policy: Hail season brings confusion for Colorado home, car owners

Posted on May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 by Mile High Driver Training

DENVER -- At Altitude Hail and Collision in north Denver, the constant ping of hammer hitting metal can be heard yearround. The shop fixes hail damage on more than 600 cars every year, a testament to the amount of damage done annually by Mother Nature. "We're taking work pretty consistently through the year," said owner Salem Heller. Heller says he works with his customers to file insuran...
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Why Driving on New Year’s Eve is Dangerous

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Mile High Driver Training

As 2018 in coming to an end, many people are making their New Year’s Eve plans with family and friends. Although the 4th of July still tops the “Most Dangerous Driving Holidays” lists in America, New Year’s Eve and the early hours of New Year’s Day require extra caution as well. Drinking and driving is the most troubling factor in roadway accidents around the New Year’s holiday. Traditionally, ...
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Florida Poly Students Aim to Reduce Drowsy Driving

Posted on December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 by Mile High Driver Training

New research by Florida Polytechnic University faculty and students has the goal of detecting and preventing the growing problem of drowsy and distracted driving. The project, under the guidance of Kanwal Gagneja, PhD, assistant professor of computer science, uses a microcomputer, a camera, and a buzzer. The camera aims at the driver’s face to detect if they’re closing their eyes often. “Whe...
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What To Do When You Get Pulled Over

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Mile High Driver Training

Getting pulled over can be a scary situation. Especially if you are a new driver. At Mile High Driver Training, we are not only concerned with making you the best driver possible, we are concerned for your safety. So we have created an article to help you understand what to do when you get pulled over by the police. Remain Calm Repress your knee-jerk reactions as best as you can. Take a few d...
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How To Stay Safe When Driving During The Holidays

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Mile High Driver Training

If you are planning to travel this holiday season you are not alone! According to the United States DOT, the busiest travel times occur during winter holidays. Thanksgiving day is the heaviest long-distance travel day. So we have compiled some tips on how to stay safe when driving during the holidays! Know When People Travel Media attention focuses on crowded airports and train stations. Yet, 9...
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The Risks of Distracted Driver and Guide to Safer Driving

Posted on September 18, 2017September 18, 2017 by Web Welder

Close to 1.2 million people die each year on the world's roads, and that number is expected to rise by 65% by the year 2020. Read the following infographic for more information:
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Denver Winter Driving Tips

Posted on November 4, 2016February 6, 2017 by Mile High Driver Training

Denver Winter driving requires tackling tough road conditions hardly seen anywhere else in the country. Be sure to navigate safely this Winter with these three simple Denver Winter driving tips. Get all the latest safety information on navigating snowy roads by contacting Mile High Driver Training today, before the snow falls! Denver Winter Driving Tip #1: Slow Down Today’s one-minute physics le...
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5 Teen Driving Safety Tips

Posted on September 7, 2016February 6, 2017 by Mile High Driver Training

Without a doubt, the new-found freedom of being able to drive is one of the greatest feelings in the world for a teenager. The privilege of being trusted to drive alone anywhere, anytime is a sign of adulthood and burgeoning independence in a young person. Sadly, teens who aren’t adequately prepared for the challenges of the road face serious risks. According to the social engagement website Doso...
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