Spring Driving Dangers

DELAWARE, Ohio– Spring weather is on the horizon which means no more dangerous roads affected by winter weather, right? Wrong. Spring actually presents some dangerous driving situations of its own that can be just as hazardous as winter roads. So, cruise into summer safely with by avoiding these spring driving dangers.

Avoid these Spring Driving Dangers for a safe season–

-April showers bring May flowers, which means rainy days and possible flooding. As the spring rains arrive, they create slippery road conditions and wet pavement which reduce your car's handling and drastically increase stopping distance. With continued rain, roads risk flooding which can hide potholes or cause you to hydroplane.

-Is it winter or spring? Sometimes it's hard to tell in the midst of a hailstorm which sends ice balls falling from the sky. Not only can hail damage your car, but it also makes the roads dangerous.

-Not that we even need to tell you, but as spring begins to arrive so do all of the potholes. After a tough season of ice, snow, salt, sand, and snow plows, the roads take quite a beating and definitely show it. So make sure to take it slow and be aware of the road ahead of you.

- Even the animals are excited for spring, so keep your eyes peeled. Animals are extremely active in the spring, especially at dawn and dusk since some are emerging from hibernation and others are entering mating season.

-Warmer weather also gets bikers excited to hit the road, whether on motorcycles or bicycles. Make sure to always look twice when making traffic maneuvers, whether you're switching lanes, turning right, or parallel parking.

While we're excited for spring's warmer weather, we want you to stay safe as more people begin to engage in outdoor activities and rain showers pop up unannounced. Chesrown Chevrolet Buick GMC is a family owned and operated dealership in Central Ohio that has been committed to providing the highest quality of service to create lifetime customers for over 50 years. Feel free to give us a call at (740) 363-1175 or stop by our dealership at 1701 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH, 43015!

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Impact Teen Drivers Train-the-Trainers Workshop

DELAWARE, Ohio – Do you know what is the #1 killer of teens in America? Reckless and distracted driving. It claims the lives of 4,000 young drivers and passengers and seriously injures 400,000 more each year! One of the most frustrating parts of this deadly epidemic is that it can be prevented! Find out how you can take action and acquire the skills and tools to make a difference with the upcoming Impact Teen Drivers Train-the-Trainers Workshop in Central Ohio!

Quality education, training, and enforcement are key to controlling this public health crisis and the upcoming Impact Teen Drivers Train-the-Trainers Workshop is aiming to do just that! Non-profit organization, Impact Teen Drivers, is dedicated to educating teens, parents, and community members about the dangers of distracted and reckless driving through their evidence-based and cost-effective programs. During the five hour workshop, participants will partake in educational videos, interactive materials, and high-energy presentations and discussions to learn about research and statistics on the issue, Graduated Driver Licensing laws, the "What do you consider lethal?" campaign, and how to communicate the essentials of safe driving.

Don't miss the Train-the-Trainers workshop on March 13th from 9am-2pm at the Delaware County Development Disabilities Center to learn more about how you can make a difference by implementing the Impact Teen Drivers program in your community. There is no cost to attend the workshop and lunch will be provided. Just make sure to come dressed in business casual attire. For any additional questions, please contact Jackie Bain at (740) 203-2083 or jbain@delawarehealth.org.

We're dedicated to making a difference in our community, starting with the education and training of our young drivers. Plus, we also have a vast selection of award winning Chevrolet vehicles that have been recognized for their outstanding safety achievements and we are available to help you get into one of the safest vehicles available! Chesrown Chevrolet Buick GMC is a family owned and operated dealership in Central Ohio that has been committed to providing the highest quality of service to create lifetime customers for over 50 years. Feel free to give us a call at (740) 363-1175 or stop by our dealership at 1588 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH, 43015!

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Safe Driving Reminder

DELAWARE, Ohio- Nobody's perfect. We've all heard the saying before in various aspects of life. When it comes to driving, as safe as we may try to be, we've all made a mistake or two during our time behind the wheel. In a perfect world, we'd all strictly obey all rules, regulations, laws, and guidelines. But nobody's perfect. We all make mistakes, which is why we felt compelled to share this safe driving reminder with all of you after our friends at the Delaware General Health District shared it with us.

Safe Driving Reminder


As we all work to practice safe driving while behind the wheel, Chevrolet is there to help us out with all of their advanced safety technologies that work to keep us safe. Visit us today to learn more about all of the features. Chesrown Chevrolet Buick GMC is a family owned and operated dealership in Central Ohio that has been committed to providing the highest quality of service to create lifetime customers for over 50 years. Feel free to give us a call at (740) 363-1175 or stop by our dealership at 1701 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH, 43015!

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Safe Driving Tips For Winter

DELAWARE, Ohio- The official first day of Winter hasn't even arrived yet and we're already dealing with dreadful driving conditions thanks to snow, ice, and freezing rain! It's always best just to stay home when a winter storm hits, but we know that you all have commitments that you can't avoid sometimes. So if you must head out when the snow is coming down, remember these Safe Driving Tips for Winter!

Safe Driving Tips for Winter:

1. Drive Slow. It takes longer to maneuver when you are driving on snow-covered roads compared to when you are driving on dry pavement, so make sure to slow down and give yourself some extra time.

2. Move Slow. Like we said, everything takes longer on snow- or ice-covered pavement so avoid skids and regain traction by accelerating slowly. It takes longer to slow down on on snow-covered roads, so start decelerating early to make sure you can slow down safely.

3. Back Up. Again, maneuvering on wet roads takes longer, so increase the following distance from the car in front of you to 8-10 seconds to make sure you have the extra time needed should you have to stop.

4. Brake Safely. Avoid slamming on your brakes in winter driving conditions. The best way to stop in snowy or icy conditions is threshold braking. Simply keep the heel of your foot on the floor and apply firm, steady pressure to the brake with the ball of your foot.

5. Take Hills Steady. As you approach a hill in the winter, the best method is to try to get some inertia before reaching the incline, and allow that to carry you up. Avoid applying extra gas when driving up hills in the winter since it can make your wheels spin.

6. Don't Stop Up Hill. Avoid stopping on an incline since trying to get going from a stop while on an snow-covered hill can be difficult.

If you're already having a hard time navigating the winter weather in your current vehicle, stop by Chesrown Autos and we can help you find a vehicle to keep you safe all year long! Chesrown Chevrolet Buick GMC is a family owned and operated dealership in Central Ohio that has been committed to providing the highest quality of service to create lifetime customers for over 50 years. Feel free to give us a call at (740) 363-1175 or stop by our dealership at 1588 Columbus Pike, Delaware, OH, 43015!

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