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...]
Z – Common Causes Of Car Crashes
A car crash can change your life in seconds, but no one ever expects to be involved in one. Due to the devastating injuries and deaths that can happen from car crashes, Alaska drivers should do their best to follow traffic laws and drive responsibly. Unfortunately, there is no way to make yourself completely safe against the threat of a motor vehicle crash. The most common causes of … [Read more...]
Roadside Safety
Accidents happen and can leave you stranded on the side of the road. Whether you have a flat tire, break down or auto accident, it is important to plan ahead so that a bad situation does not become worse. It is equally as important to watch for others stranded on the side of the road. There are a few things you can do as someone who is stranded and as someone passing a stranded person to … [Read more...]
Crime Prevention
October is National Crime Prevention Month designed for members of communities to assist in preventing crime. The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) hosts events annually to raise awareness, share resources and remind communities to look out for each other. There are things you can do to help prevent crime and make your community safer. Report suspicious activity. If you see … [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...]
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...]
