October is National Crime Prevention Month designed for members of communities to assist in preventing crime. The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) hosts events annually to raise awareness, share resources and remind communities to look out for each other. There are things you can do to help prevent crime and make your community safer. Report suspicious activity. If you see … [Read more...]
The Textalyzer
Alaskan drivers have enough driving hazards to worry about on the roads. With increased smartphone technology, drivers have even more dangers to consider. No matter how safe and attentive drivers try to be, there are numerous motorists on the roadway distracted by cellphones. A device, called The Textalyzer, may become useful in helping law enforcement officials prove people are using … [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...]
Teenagers May Drive While Multitasking
Alaskan teenagers know that texting while driving is dangerous. Not all teens are aware that other distractions can be just as dangerous as texting. Awareness campaigns are relatively successful, with some surveys showing fewer teens are engaging in distracted driving. The results of one study show teenagers do a number of things while driving that are as distracting as … [Read more...]
Cellphone Use Is UNSAFE for Teen Drivers
Distracted driving accounts for an alarming number of traffic accidents in Alaska. This is especially true for teen drivers. The main distraction for drivers is using a cellphone. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 18 percent of fatal auto accidents nationwide are caused by distracted drivers. In total, 3,092 people died in crashes caused by distracted … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Distracted Driving in Alaska
Distracted driving caused 18 percent of all fatal accidents in 2010 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In addition to 3,092 people killed in accidents involving distracted drivers, an additional 416,000 were wounded in such accidents. One cause of distracted driving is cellphones use while driving. Research shows that drivers using a cellphone while driving … [Read more...]
