Impeding traffic occurs when a driver slows or blocks the normal flow of traffic. This can be dangerous and frustrating for other drivers causing accidents or road rage. Pass On The Left When traveling on a multi-lane road or highway, the left lane is intended for passing. Slower drivers should stay in the right lane, even if they are traveling the speed limit. In Alaska, “No … [Read more...]
Children As Pedestrians
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...]
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