Sample of Vignettes of Actual Assists by Walt, Along With Tips How to Prevent Needing the Assist (Walt has 60 Such Vignettes)
Used Hammer to Fix Spare Tire Leak
Vehicle Locked; Low on Oil; Battery Clamps Loose
Rear Hatchback Broken; Cannot Access Spare Tire
Re-charged Car Battery – Twice
Bad Ignition Key: No Access to Spare Tire
“On The Road” Vignettes Run in “Up&Coming Weekly Magazine”
Rear Hatchback Broken; Cannot Access Spare Tire
“Women’s View Magazine” June 2020 Issue
Summer Car Care to Prevent and Contend with Breakdowns
50-Minute Video to Empower Law Enforcement Officers to Provide Simple, Safe, Quick Low-Risk Assists
Roadside Assisting By Law Enforcement Officers
Winter Driving on Ice and Snow
65 Tips for Safe Winter Driving
Prevent and Contend With Sliding on Ice
Media Appearances About Roadside Survival
TV Segment: “Roadside Survival”, Feb 1, 2020, on WBTV, Charlotte, NC, with Kristi Oconnor
TV Segment with Fox News, Aug 31, 2019
Radio Segment: Memorial Day Driving Tips”, May 23, 2018, on WDEL, Wilmington, DE, with Andrew Sgroi
Radio Segment: “Winter Driving Tips”, January 4, 2018, on WDEL, Wilmington, DE, with Andrew Sgroi
TV Segment: “Charlotte on Your Side”, June 21, 2016, on WBTV, Charlotte, NC with Delano Little.
TV Segment: “Tips for Summer Travel: Roadside Survival” – a “Rolling Shoot”, May 16, 2016, on WGHP-TV, High Point, NC
Radio Interview: “Roadside Survival” on KPBS/San Diego, January 12, 2015, with Maureen Cavanaugh
Radio Interview: “Here and Now” on Boston’s NPR-affiliated WBUR, January 12, 2015, with Robin Young
TV Interview on Raleigh’s WRAL-TV July 23, 2014, with Gilbert Baez
WPTF Radio, Bill LuMaye Show: Walt Brinker on Roadside Car Tips
Radio interview on Chapelboro.com 97.9 The Hill, Who’s Talking, October 25, 2015, with D.G. Martin
Links to Blogs From Folks Walt Has Assisted
Lady in Texas Whose Car Jack Had Sunk in Mud
Dangers of Drunk Driving
samndan.com/drunk-vs-drowsy-vs-distracted-driving/
History of Radios in Cars
How to Avoid Buying a “Lemon” Vehicle
Links to Encourage Safe Driving, Especially Young Drivers, Distracted Driving Information & Guidance, Distracted Driving Information & Guidance Distracted Driving Information
Distracted driving: a safety guide for responsible young drivers
“Ask Patty.Com”: Automotive Advice for Women
The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Young Drivers Road Safety Facts & Statistics
Car SafetyTips for Teenage Drivers
How Drowsy Driving Compares To Drunk Driving
GuidanceDistracted Driving Information & Guidance
Risks from Driving While Drowsy
The Complete Resource For Young & First Time Drivers In The UK
Texting and Driving Statistics
More on Preventing Distracted Driving
Teen Drivers and the Distraction Disaster
Dangers of Using a Mobile Phone While Driving – UK Perspective
Risk from Driving While Drowsy
Highwayman Walt’s Roadside Survival Tips for Teen Drivers
Avoid Personal Injury: Tips for Safe Driving
Driving and Traffic Safety Guide
Allstate Foundation: Parent-Teen Agreements
Driving Safety First: Improving Road Safety for Novice Drivers
A Practical Guide to Road Safety
Links to Driver Safety for Senior Drivers
List of Resources for Senior Driver Safety
Senior Driving Safety Resources
Link to Article About Safe Infant Seats
Things to Know Before Getting a Car Seat
Links to articles about how to keep your car reliable and running.
How Often Should You Change Engine Oil & Filter?
Diagnosing Intermittent Engine Stalling Issues
Links to a variety of interesting, useful sources of additional information about Roadside Survival.
Ultimate Guide for Pregnant Women Involved in Car Accidents
All You Wanted to Know About Nitrogen in Tires, and More!
Should You Use Nitrogen in Your Car Tires?
Fun (and useful) Quiz: “What’s Your Driving Personality?”
“Consumer Affairs” Excellent Information on Tires
“Consumer Reports” Article on Cars Without Spare Tires (Think Hard Before Buying Such a Car!)
Consumer Reports “Tire Wise” Article on Tire Aging
Consumer Reports Article: ‘Counterfeit’ tires pose consumer risk
Consumer Reports Article: Car-buying Advice
Tips on Correct Tire Pressure, from Discount Tire
The Ultimate Guide to Defensive Driving
“Info Center” by Discount Tire
Tire Pressure Variance (and Everything Else You Could Want to Know About Tires: See Other Links at This Site)
Non-emergency Telephone Numbers, by State
Safety Tips for Driving in Ice and Snow
Top Reasons for Car Breakdowns
How to Bead a Tire Using Ratchet Strap
How to Plug a Leak in a Tire Tread
Links to Check out Suggested Equipment for Roadside Survival:
The Ultimate Guide to Road Safety Apps
Links to Articles About Walt’s Hobby:
Links to Reviews of “Roadside Survival”, the Book:
“Handbook helps motorists keep rolling”, The Fayetteville Observer, June 17, 2014
“Be better prepared for your summer road-trip by reading ‘Roadside Survival'”, WN.com, May 23, 2014
“Goodreads” Review, July 26, 2014
Link to dash cam Video of Walt Starting Assist May 18, 2018
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