Alaska's roads have a number of unique challenges that drivers face on a daily basis. Fortunately, if they drive safely, there is rarely an issue. Unfortunately, some drivers are not safe, and pose a threat to others on the road. This is why it is important to watch out for dangerous drivers on Alaskan roads. What You Can Do To Stay Safe While Driving As a safe driver worried … [Read more...]
Cell Phones Distract Drivers
A report by the National Safety Council (NSC) documents the dangers of using a cell phone while driving. 38 states ban texting while driving and 16 states ban talking on mobile devices while operating a vehicle because cell phones distract drivers. Approximately 10 percent of drivers are using cell phones at any given time. How Frequently Are Drivers Using Cell Phones? In … [Read more...]
In-Car Glances
Drivers who take their attention off the road for as little as two seconds increase their risk of getting into an accident, according to a study by Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety. Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends drivers restrict their in-car glances to two seconds, the research indicates even this may not be safe. In the study, … [Read more...]
Avoid Distractions While Driving
The more our society drives, the more distractions and dangers we face. When automobiles were first invented, they only traveled about 10 to 20 miles per hour at most, radios did not exist and other drivers were few and far between on the road. It was very easy to stay on task and focused on avoiding obstacles and dangers around us. These days, however, we have radios, roadways packed … [Read more...]
Z – Car Accident Injuries
Nobody is immune to suffering injuries caused by another person's negligent or careless actions. Victims of accidents caused by another person's behavior may need to file a claim or a civil court case against the person responsible. For example, many people suffer injuries in an automobile accident. However, not all injuries are apparent immediately after a crash. Shock and adrenaline … [Read more...]
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Buying car insurance in Alaska can be a daunting task, you have several different choices for kinds of coverage, including uninsured motorist (UM) coverage. As the name suggests, this coverage applies if you are hit by someone who does not carry their own insurance. Is it really necessary to have this uninsured motorist insurance? Some people would argue it is not necessary to … [Read more...]
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