To prevent back, knee, and shoulder injury when lifting heavy or awkward items, be sure to understand how to safely lift objects. Inappropriately lifting heavy or oddly-shaped objects can have serious health consequences. How To Safely Lift And Carry Heavy Objects Before picking up something, prepare and plan your lift. Assess the weight, shape, and size of the … [Read more...]
Stop At Red Lights
Many crashes that occur in an intersection are because of drivers running red lights. Make Alaska roads safer by always stopping for a red light. In 2019, over 550,000 people ran red lights on a Friday. This makes Friday the most dangerous and deadliest day for running reds. When vehicles collide due to someone running a red light, t-bones and head on crashes are more likely to occur. … [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...]
Children As Pedestrians
Drivers always have the responsibility of being cautious and aware of their surroundings. When driving in residential areas or through highly populated public spaces, it's important to look out for all pedestrians, especially children. Since children can be unpredictable, it is even more important for drivers to be alert. Teach Children Teach children early to look for vehicles on … [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...]
Stay Alert While Driving
Staying alert while driving makes Alaska roads safer for everyone. It's important to be focused and present when driving. Avoid deep or intense thoughts to discourage becoming distracted. A driver who's experiencing emotional distress will not be fully attentive while driving. Stay Alert Being alert while behind the wheel reduces the probability of an accident. Distracted … [Read more...]
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