Flying ice is not a phrase you hear very often, but it describes a real problem in Alaska. Flying ice is a danger to drivers, it is the ice that collects on top of vehicles and comes off when the vehicle travels down a highway or roadway. While it might not seem very serious, the truth is the ice could impact another vehicle or cause a driver to swerve, putting them and others in … [Read more...]
High Intensity Discharge Headlights
Have you noticed that some vehicles have headlights with a slightly different color, cooler in quality and a lot brighter than others? Have you ever been blinded or annoyed by those headlights? These are known as High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights and there is debate over whether or not they are safe. Interestingly, research shows these headlights are safer for the motorist who … [Read more...]
Children: Potentially At Risk In Winter
Children are some of the most at-risk individuals during winter. They love being outside, but with outdoor activities comes danger. While parents generally put their children's needs first, that is not always the case when children are with others. For instance, a child in school should be monitored. If they are on the playground, it's important for someone to watch to make sure they do … [Read more...]
Three Tips To Avoid Car Crashes
Over the last several decades, the overall trend has been for car accidents resulting in fatalities to reduce yearly. However, between 2015 and 2016, the number of deaths caused by crashes suddenly increased from 22,741 in passenger vehicles to 23,793. Car occupants are the most likely to be involved in a fatal crash, making it extremely important for drivers to be cautious on the … [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...]
Ice Roads In Alaska: Are They As Dangerous As They Appear
Alaska is a beautiful state. It has variable temperatures, beautiful icy winters and plenty of things to do for winter-lovers. One thing that has been spread around America through the media is the potential for extremely dangerous trucking across the state. Yes, the roads are sometimes challenging in Alaska, and one cable TV show, Ice Road Truckers, made that obvious. How realistic … [Read more...]
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