If you do have to go out on the roads this winter, as so many of us do, check out these winter driving tips, as well.

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Here are some travel safety tips for driving, taking public transit, flying and cruising.

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Waze, which is free for users, offers people driving directions based on input from other members, such as tips on traffic jams or car accidents.

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The tips generated by Mission Control to promote an extremely efficiency-focused driving style take an entertaining route to helping drivers improve their position on the MINIMALISM Ranking list.

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