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...]
Seatbelts Save Lives
According to Newton’s first law of motion, an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. In car crashes, the point of impact becomes an unbalanced force. When the vehicle stops abruptly, people inside the vehicle will continue to move forward. Seatbelts are designed to offset people continuing to move forward in a … [Read more...]
Vehicle Maintenance Schedule
Driving on Alaskan roadways can have a unique impact on your vehicle. The maintenance your car or truck requires depends on where, and how, you drive. Be aware of your vehicle's specific needs and keep in mind what variables may impact how frequently some services are required. When Should You Service Your Vehicle? Servicing vehicles depends on whether they're driven "normally" or … [Read more...]
Factors Of Injuries In A Car Crash
Kinetic energy is energy the body has simply by being in motion. When a vehicle collides with another object, such as a tree, wall or other vehicle, the energy transfers to the other object. However, the person or people in the vehicle continue to move even though the vehicle stops. Cars are made to withstand the impact of a crash, people are not. Factors A car crash causes the … [Read more...]
Safely Make Turns
Vehicle safety is the responsibility of all drivers on the road. It is up to you to not only protect yourself and your family but also to practice safe driving so the roads are safer for everyone. Turn signals are an important part of ensuring roads are safe because they allow others to know your intentions when making turns. Additionally, completing a turn before changing lanes is … [Read more...]
Steps Following A Crash
Alaska law requires vehicle owners to have auto insurance policies. Unfortunately, many drivers do not have enough coverage or worse, fail to have any insurance at all. A study by the Insurance Research Council found 13 percent of U.S. drivers in 2015 had no car insurance – in Alaska, the rate was 15.4 percent. An at-fault driver's insurer typically pays for damages in … [Read more...]
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