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Using your cruise control correctly
Avoid activating it on snowy, icy or wet sur- faces. If your wheels spin on an icy patch or your car starts hy- droplaning, cruise control may try to compensate for the loss of speed by ac- celerating. This can increase your risk of losing control and may cause an acci- dent. Make sure you use cruise control only in the right circum- stances, including when traffic is light. Talk to your mechan- ic at your next service appointment to learn more about cruise control. » Newspaper Toolbox
Cruise control does more than give your foot a rest during long road trips. It also helps prevent heavy-footed drivers from speeding. Are you using your cruise control the right way? Time to find out! WHEN SHOULD YOU USE CRUISE CONTROL? Cruise control is beneficial when you’re driving on highways and straight roads. It helps you maintain a constant speed, which can save fuel and make for a more relaxed driving ex- perience. However, it’s best to avoid us-
ing cruise control on slopes. When your car is going uphill, the engine may struggle to maintain speed, leading to increased fuel consumption. Additionally, steer clear of using cruise control on sharp bends. You must re- duce your speed to maintain better con- trol of your vehicle. WHAT ROAD CONDITIONS SHOULD YOU BE MINDFUL OF? Cruise control doesn’t automatically turn off in bad weath- er, so it’s important to keep it switched off when you’re driv- ing on slippery roads.
A man fits a manual steering wheel lock in a car. (Newspaper Toolbox)
Expert advice on protecting your vehicle Car theft is becoming a real problem, leaving vehicle owners with little choice but to take pro- active steps to deter criminals. Here are some possible solutions. INSTALL AN OBD PROTECTOR Criminals who break into vehi- cles often try to connect a device to the OBD — or on-board diag- nostic — socket to access your key code and the on-board computer. You can thwart these attempts by installing a protective metal cap designed to block this port. Ask your car dealer about purchasing one. PROTECT YOUR ELECTRONIC KEYS Over time, thieves have refined their tactics. They can now walk down the street with a scanner to intercept the radio signal from your electronic key and quick- ly create a clone. Keep your keys safe by placing them in a secure container. A Faraday box blocks electromagnetic fields, so they re- main undetectable. LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL No security device can fully outsmart a determined criminal, but you can make theft attempts more challenging by installing a steel bar on your steering wheel. For less than $100, you can force would-be thieves to take an extra step, which may discourage them from attempting to steal your ve- hicle. Similar locks are also avail- able for brake pedals. Consult your local car dealer- ship or mechanic for personal- ized advice. » Newspaper Toolbox
There are limits to cruise control. Are you using it right? (Newspaper Toolbox)
BRANDONWOMEN’S CAMPUSMANAGER
Whatledyoutoyourworkwith womenseekingfreedomfrom addiction? Mypassionforworkingwithwomen seeking freedom from addiction comes frommyownexperience.Istruggled with addiction myself, and through Adult & Teen Challenge and, most importantly, through God, I found freedomandanewlife.Becauseof what I experienced, I want to help makethatsameopportunitypossible forotherwomenwhoarestruggling and need hope, support, and a path toward lasting freedom.
WhatdoesyourroleasWomen’sCampus Manager involve, and what do you find most meaningful about it? As Women’s Campus Manager, my role involves supporting the women in our program emotionally and spiritually, encouraging them in their recovery, and helping them begin to seehopeandsetgoalsfortheirfuture.Oneof themostmeaningfulpartsofmyroleisseeing women discover their potential and begin to believe that a different future is possible. I also love pouring into our staff, helping them grow in their own gifts and abilities, and raising up the next generation of leaders who are passionate about serving others and making a difference.
Amy Marasco, Brandon Women’s Campus Manager.
Whatdoyouwishmorepeople understoodaboutwomen experiencing addiction and the journey of recovery? Iwishmorepeopleunderstoodthat everyone experiencing addiction has a story. No matter what someone’s circumstanceslooklikeorwherethey are in life, they deserve to be loved, cared for, and encouraged toward anewwayoflivingandanother chance at life. Addiction does not discriminate. It affects people from everybackgroundandeverywalkof life.Ibelieveweneedtolookbeyond the addiction and see the person, their potential, and the hope that their life can be different.
WhatmakesAdult&Teen Challenge’sapproachtorecovery unique? WhatmakesAdult&TeenChallenge uniqueisthatourprogram focusesonmorethanovercoming addiction. It is about learning how to live life differently. We believe God is the key to true and lasting transformation. Our program points peopletowardHimwhilehelping themdevelopanewwayofliving that honours God, themselves, and thelifetheyhavebeengiven.Itis not just about leaving addiction behind, but building a foundation for acompletelynewwayoflife.
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What does lasting transformation look like for the women you serve? What gives you hope in the work you do? Lasting transformation is seeing how different the women are when they successfully complete the ATC program compared to when they first arrived. They hold their heads higher, and you can see hope, joy, and confidence in them again. They leave with a stronger understanding of who they are, a support system around them, and practical tools for their future, including employment and vocational training. It is about seeing them leave believing that they have value, purpose, and a future.
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