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...]
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...]
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...]
Insurance Requirements Following A Crash
Liability insurance is required in the State of Alaska (SOA) for all drivers. According to the Alaska Driver Manual, the minimum amount of mandatory liability insurance coverage is $50,000/$100,000 for bodily injury or death and $25,000 for property damage. All drivers are responsible for maintaining minimum insurance coverage. Insurance Company Requirements Most insurance … [Read more...]
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