School zones are designated areas near a school where drivers should be more cautious and look for children. Children can often be unpredictable, so drivers should slow down and stay alert to make school zones safer. Slow Down The speed limit in school zones decreases so that drivers can stop quicker. Children may not see cars coming when they cross the road, or may be distracted … [Read more...]
Children’s Eye Health
Eye health is important at every stage in life. Vision problems aren't uncommon for kids as one in every four school age children experiences a problem with their vision. Even infants experience vision issues that could impact their ability to learn and develop motor skills. Identifying Issues It can be difficult at first to notice an issue with a child's vision. As children grow, … [Read more...]
Safely Lift Objects
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...]
Headlight Maintenance
Maintenance Headlights As daylight hours get shorter, it is a good idea to maintenance headlights in preparation for winter months. Dark roads, wildlife and long winter nights make clean, working headlights essential for driving on Alaskan roads. Clean Lenses Many lenses on cars have a UV protective film that protects the headlights from sun rays. If your headlights look foggy … [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...]
Proper Use Of Turn Signals
Alaskan roads are dangerous to travel on, things like adverse weather conditions and wildlife are challenges drivers face. Guessing what the vehicle in front of you is going to do next makes driving on Alaskan roads even more concerning. Turn signals allow other drivers to know your next move and eliminates the guess work. When To Use Turn Signals There are several instances when … [Read more...]
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