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After we have taken our dreaded driver's test and have been on the road for a few years, we can get a little too comfortable.  This makes for the start of habits that may not seem like a big deal to us, but can actually escalate into dangerous situations.  Toyota of Dothan cares about your safety, and is offering this list of habits to avoid when getting behind the wheel. Talking on a cell phone- While we live in a multitasking society and many think this is no big deal, cell phone use can cause major accidents.  It takes your hands off the wheel, can slow you down and take more attention away from driving than you may think.  A study by Carnegie Mellon showed that the amount of brain activity you use to focus on driving reduces by 37% when you're using a cell phone. Texting while driving- Studies show you're over  20 times more likely to have an accident if you're texting while driving.  Texting uses three modalities that are critical to driving:  Brain to think about the message, eyes to look at what you're typing, and your hands to do the typing. Driving while drowsy- Though often not intentional, driving when you're tired has similar effects of drunk driving.  It impairs judgement, slows reaction time, and lowers awareness.  According to the NHTSA, every year 100,000 crashes are reported each year due to drowsy driving. Running a red light- This seems to work in movies, but in reality is can cause serious accidents.  These crashes tend to be worse because of the excess speed involved in trying to get through the intersection.  Fines are very steep for this offense. Speeding- While this may seem obvious, speeding accidents often depend on the situation.  Going too fast around a turn or in bad weather can take a slightly intimidating driving scenario and make it very dangerous.  Combining alcohol makes it even deadlier, and going through construction can cause tragic fatalities as well. Driving while intoxicated- Possibly the most dangerous.  Alcohol impairs your judgement of distance, reaction time, and increases aggression.  There is a high likelihood of killing someone while you're drunk, and it comes with heavy fines and jail time.

Minivans are perfect for driving your family, but with the 2013 Sienna XLE, you can do it in luxury.  Come to Toyota of Dothan and check out the minivan with lots of space and tons of top-of-the-line features. Interior With the XLE you have a choice of seven or eight-passenger seating.  With the seven- passenger option, you get second-row captain's chairs that slide for extra legroom, and tilt for easier admission to the third row.  Choose the eight-passenger option and the second row becomes a 40/20/40-split bench that can slide forward to easier access children seated there.  Remove the second row, fold down the third, and you have a generous 150 cubic feet of cargo space.  The dashboard has been thoughtfully designed with curves to give the driver and passenger a roomy feel that they are in their own space. Features Choosing the XLE means you have a vast array of state of the art features that give the feel of a luxury vehicle.  Some of these features include: Leather upholstery Heated 8-way power driver's seat Heated 4-way power front passenger seat Rear privacy glass Sunroof Wood grain interior Automatic headlights 17 inch alloy wheels Tow prep package Backup camera Metallic gray grille insert Acoustic windshield Three-zone automatic climate control with air filter Six speaker sound system with 90 day complimentary SiriusXM satellite radio Bluetooth with music streaming capability ECO Driving display  with fuel economy history and average fuel economy Safety The 2013 Sienna XLE earned the IIHS's best safety rating in tests of frontal-offset, roof-strength and side-impact.  Features include active front head restraints, side curtain airbags, front-seat side airbags.  Stability and traction control, antilock disc brakes, driver-side knee airbag.  At Alabama Toyota, we have the safe and beautiful 2013 Toyota Sienna XLE, ready for you!

The 2013 Toyota Sequoia Limited can handle your heavy-duty towing needs, as well as transport a large family with comfort.  The strong V8 engine gets whatever job you need done, without creating a lot of noise.  Come to Toyota Dothan and experience this mighty machine for yourself. Inside the 2013 Sequoia Limited If you're going on a long trip the Sequoia Limited is perfect for relaxation and transporting cargo.  The 2013 comes with 60/40 split reclining and fold-flat third-row bench.  Fold it down into the floor easily, with no need to remove like other models in its class.  This gives way to 66.6 cubic feet of storage space.  Fold down the second row and you now have a huge 121 cubic feet of space to accommodate all of your storage needs.   Passengers and drivers can customize their comfort.  The second-row reclines as well as slides back and forth, which is ideal for tall passengers. Third-row seating has power reclining, and all are covered in leather.  The driver receives a 10-way power lumbar power support.  If you only need seven seats, optional are the second row captain's chairs with a center console, climate control, and jacks to hook into the rear DVD player. Power of the 2013 Sequoia Limited The Limited has an impressive V8, 5.7 liter engine throwing out 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque, and comes standard with rear-wheel drive.   Optional is low-range gear four-wheel drive.   Choose four-wheel drive and your Sequoia Limited will tow up to 7,100 lbs.  Stick with the standard rear-wheel and you can haul up to 7,400 lbs.  This vehicle is big, but in Edmunds performance tests it went from 0-60 in a speedy 6.7 seconds. Toyota Dothan is waiting for you to see this powerful SUV for yourself!

The 2013 Toyota Sequoia Limited can handle your heavy-duty towing needs, as well as transport a large family with comfort.  The strong V8 engine gets whatever job you need done, without creating a lot of noise.  Come to Toyota Dothan and experience this mighty machine for yourself. Inside the 2013 Sequoia Limited If you're going on a long trip the Sequoia Limited is perfect for relaxation and transporting cargo.  The 2013 comes with 60/40 split reclining and fold-flat third-row bench.  Fold it down into the floor easily, with no need to remove like other models in its class.  This gives way to 66.6 cubic feet of storage space.  Fold down the second row and you now have a huge 121 cubic feet of space to accommodate all of your storage needs.   Passengers and drivers can customize their comfort.  The second-row reclines as well as slides back and forth, which is ideal for tall passengers. Third-row seating has power reclining, and all are covered in leather.  The driver receives a 10-way power lumbar power support.  If you only need seven seats, optional are the second row captain's chairs with a center console, climate control, and jacks to hook into the rear DVD player. Power of the 2013 Sequoia Limited The Limited has an impressive V8, 5.7 liter engine throwing out 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque, and comes standard with rear-wheel drive.   Optional is low-range gear four-wheel drive.   Choose four-wheel drive and your Sequoia Limited will tow up to 7,100 lbs.  Stick with the standard rear-wheel and you can haul up to 7,400 lbs.  This vehicle is big, but in Edmunds performance tests it went from 0-60 in a speedy 6.7 seconds. Toyota Dothan is waiting for you to see this powerful SUV for yourself!