School zones are designated areas near a school where drivers should be more cautious and look for children. Children can often be unpredictable, so drivers should slow down and stay alert to make school zones safer. Slow Down The speed limit in school zones decreases so that drivers can stop quicker. Children may not see cars coming when they cross the road, or may be distracted … [Read more...]
Headlight Maintenance
Maintenance Headlights As daylight hours get shorter, it is a good idea to maintenance headlights in preparation for winter months. Dark roads, wildlife and long winter nights make clean, working headlights essential for driving on Alaskan roads. Clean Lenses Many lenses on cars have a UV protective film that protects the headlights from sun rays. If your headlights look foggy … [Read more...]
Proper Use Of Turn Signals
Alaskan roads are dangerous to travel on, things like adverse weather conditions and wildlife are challenges drivers face. Guessing what the vehicle in front of you is going to do next makes driving on Alaskan roads even more concerning. Turn signals allow other drivers to know your next move and eliminates the guess work. When To Use Turn Signals There are several instances when … [Read more...]
Impeding Traffic Is Dangerous
Impeding traffic occurs when a driver slows or blocks the normal flow of traffic. This can be dangerous and frustrating for other drivers causing accidents or road rage. Pass On The Left When traveling on a multi-lane road or highway, the left lane is intended for passing. Slower drivers should stay in the right lane, even if they are traveling the speed limit. In Alaska, “No … [Read more...]
Airbags
According to the NHTSA, airbags saved over 50,000 lives between 1987 and 2017. However, it wasn’t until 1998 that a congressional law made front airbags a requirement on both sides of the front seat. Today, they are standard safety equipment on new cars. History Designs started in the 1950's with the development of a cushion system utilizing compressed air. The airbag would deploy … [Read more...]
Yielding
There are many different situations that yielding is necessary while driving. Some situations include yield signs while others do not. It is important to understand when to yield, and when not to yield to make Alaskan roads safer. When To Yield Yielding is required when a yield sign is present, such as when entering a highway. It is important to yield to vehicles already on the … [Read more...]
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