Icy and snowy roads are hazardous for winter drivers across Alaska. Even if you can drive well in bad weather, it’s best to stay home if leaving the house isn't absolutely necessary. If you do have to drive this winter, be extra cautious and give yourself extra travel time. Drive slowly Lower your speed to make up for the lower traction when driving on snow or ice. Slowly … [Read more...]
Z – Prepare For Winter Driving
Winter is quickly approaching and in some areas of Alaska snow is already on the ground. It's time to prepare yourself and your vehicle for cold temperatures and streets covered in ice and snow. Prepare Your Vehicle Aside from annual maintenance, there are many ways to enhance the safety of your vehicle during winter. As the temperature drops so does battery power; test your … [Read more...]
Fall Driving Safety
Fall is upon us with winter fast approaching. Changing seasons means more caution is needed while on Alaskan roads. There are a few things you can do behind the wheel to practice safe driving this fall. Adjust for the sun. When leaving indoors, allow your eyes to adjust for a few minutes before jumping behind the wheel. Following the autumnal equinox, we lose daylight daily and … [Read more...]
School Bus Safety
School buses are great transportation for kids heading to school every day. Buses are safer and convenient but there are concerns surrounding children's safety when using the bus. Teach your children about the dangers of bus stops. Bus stops are often strategically chosen for convenience and safety but there are still dangers associated with waiting at a bus stop. Let your children … [Read more...]
Sharing The Road With Semi Trucks
Driving near semi trucks can be scary and sometimes even tense, but when sharing the road with semi trucks there are a few things to know. Semi trucks are large, require additional space, need more time to maneuver basic driving actions. Semi trucks are much larger than other vehicles and require consideration from other drivers. The blind spot on semi trucks is much larger. If you … [Read more...]
Playground Safety
Children love visiting the playground and it provides an opportunity to have fun while exercising. Unfortunately not all playgrounds are safe, making it important to discuss playground safety with your children. It is important to teach children ways to prevent playground injuries. If you are with your child, checking equipment is important but teaching children to check … [Read more...]
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