Summer Driving brings unique dangers for Alaska's drivers. When drivers fail to slow down, pay attention, and avoid these dangers, it significantly increases the likelihood of an automobile accident. Here are some helpful reminders: Summer Driving and Cell Phones The use of cell phones while driving can significantly increase the chances of an accident. This is especially true when … [Read more...]
National Road Trip Day
National Road Trip Day is the Friday before Memorial Day in the United States. It is the kickoff to the American summer road trip season. This year it falls on May 27th. The Day’s Background National Road Trip Day became a holiday in 2019 because of Pilot Flying J. Pilot Flying J is currently the largest travel center operator in North America. They chose the last Monday in May as … [Read more...]
The First U.S. Cross-Country Road Trip
This Day In U.S. History: On May 23, 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson began the first U.S. Cross-Country Road Trip. Allegedly, Jackson made a bet that the trip from San Francisco to New York would take less than 90 days. Amazingly, it only took 63. Of course, not all was smooth sailing. Preparing to go Cross-Country First, Jackson chose a car. The winner was a cherry red 1903 … [Read more...]
Brain Injury Awareness Week
Brain Injury Awareness Week is from May 11 to May 17. This week aims to raise awareness about the issues people suffering from brain injuries face. Brain Injury Causes There are many causes of brain injury. It could be caused by a fall, the head being struck against something, motor accidents, or an assault, to name just a few. Brain injury survivors have to face a lot daily, … [Read more...]
Healthy Vision For Safer Driving
Healthy vision should be a priority just like eating healthy and physical activity. Healthy vision keeps you safer each day. Get your eyes checked. Even if your eyes feel healthy, you could have a problem and not know it. That’s because many eye diseases don’t have any symptoms or warning signs. Healthy Vision And Driving People who have a history of eye conditions that may affect … [Read more...]
April: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving is driving while engaged in another activity that takes a driver's attention away from driving. It increases a person's chance of being involved in a motor vehicle collision. Every day, approximately eight people in the United States pass away and hundreds more are injured due to motor vehicle collisions involving a … [Read more...]
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