Get There Safer, Texas! Every year, we make promises to be better versions of who we were the previous year. Often these promises revolve around habits we want to quit or ways in which we can be healthier, but if we commit to improving our driving habits, we could make everyone safer. 3 Resolutions for All Texas Drivers
So, when you set your resolutions for 2022, be sure to add these small habits to the list.
Improve your insurance. Auto insurance is mandatory in Texas, but not every driver complies with this rule, nor does every driver have enough insurance to protect themselves and other drivers in the event of an accident. To compensate, most Texas insurance policies include coverage for drivers who are in an accident with a motorist who is underinsured or uninsured. However, it’s imperative that you confirm your policy does. If it doesn’t, you may need to consider upgrading your policy to protect yourself and others in your vehicle. Create a distraction-free zone. End Distracted Driving reports that 7% of all accident fatalities in 2019 were the result of distracted driving, and while that figure may seem low, that’s an increase from the year prior. Distracted
driving is a major issue that can have deadly consequences, so vow to change that this year. Secure your phone out of your sight, and if you struggle with ignoring texts or calls while driving, try setting your phone on airplane or “do not disturb” mode. Apps can also limit how often you can use your phone while driving. Stop speeding. We know — sometimes it’s hard not to speed, but the National Safety Council reports that 26% of all traffic fatalities in 2019 were the result of speeding. That’s an average of 25 people dying as a result of speeding each day! To limit how often you speed or how fast you go, utilize cruise control on long stretches. This can eliminate the temptation to accelerate. Furthermore, leave for your destination with extra time so speeding doesn’t seem advantageous to you.
If you or a loved one is injured because of someone’s negligence in 2022, regardless of how well you protect yourself, please call Aulsbrook Law Firm. Safe travels!
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DEEP-FRIED NEW YEAR’S ‘COOKIES’
INGREDIENTS
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2 tbsp yeast
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2 1/2 cups milk, warmed
1/2 cup water, warmed
1 1/2 tsp salt 4 cups raisins 7 cups flour
1/2 cup and 1 tsp sugar, divided
5 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups canola oil
DIRECT IONS
1. In a large bowl, combine yeast, water, and 1 tsp sugar. Wait 10 minutes. 2. Stir in remaining sugar, eggs, butter, milk, and salt. 3. Fold in the raisins and flour. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for an hour. 4. In a high-sided pot or deep fryer, heat canola oil to 340 F. Line a plate with paper towels. 5. Drop a rounded tablespoon of dough into the oil. Fry until golden brown, then set aside on the plate. Poke the cookie with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, it’s cooked through! 6. Repeat until the batter is gone.
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