Getting a license and starting to drive is an exciting time for a teenager, earning their independence and finally controlling the radio station. However, being a parent of a driving teenager can be a stressful time. Each year in the U.S. injury related to motor vehicle accidents is highest in ages 15 to 19. It is important to teach your teenager what to do in a crash before the crash … [Read more...]
Teach Kids What To Do In A Crash
Car crashes happen almost anywhere, and immediately put a stop to whatever you were planning to do that day. You may have minor or serious injuries, depending on the crash, and may have to stay at the scene to handle what happened. Each year in the U.S. unintentional injuries, including vehicle accidents, are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children. If you have … [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...]
Truck Driver Safety
Semi trucks cannot navigate through traffic with the same level of agility as smaller automobiles. This is not because truckers are bad drivers; it is a simple fact of physics. Big rigs are large, heavy, slow to turn and slow to stop. Meanwhile, cars are quick, agile, light and fast to stop in comparison. Still, there are a number of things truck drivers can do to ensure they are … [Read more...]
Dangers Of Drowsy Driving
Alaskan drivers may want to learn more about the dangers of drowsy driving since many car accidents each year are associated with tired drivers. Unfortunately, there is no test to determine if someone is too sleepy to drive safely. It is difficult to measure accidents related to drowsy drivers as it is highly under reported. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates … [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...]
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