The Dangers of Cliff Jumping
Although cliff jumping into a body of water brings a thrill and excitement to your summer days it is extremely dangerous and important to think over the possible situations that could occur. Cliff jumping injuries are common. Live Strong offered just a few reasons cliff jumping is dangerous: “Speed Threats” A big threat associated with cliff…
Read MoreDriving During the Rainy Season
Summer is on the way which means the rainy season is here. According to AAA Exchange, “Wet pavement contributes to nearly 1.2 million traffic crashes each year.” In fact, driving in the rain is even more dangerous than driving during snowy conditions. Driving in heavy rain is often scary. However, drivers often underestimate the true…
Read MoreStaying Safe at Railroad Crossings
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “In 2018, 336 drivers went around a gate and were struck by a train; 99 people died in those crashes – a 10-year high.” When approaching a railroad always remember that trains have the right away. A train cannot swerve out of the way of your vehicle.…
Read MoreStaying Safe Around Emergency Vehicles
Every driver was taught at some point when an emergency vehicle is around you how to react. There are steps people are taught to take in order to allow the emergency vehicles to safely pass around traffic or safely do their job on the side of the road. There has been an increase in drivers…
Read More10 Tips to Decrease Boating Accidents
Our previous blog gave the top 11 causes of a boating accident. Next, we wanted to give tips on how to avoid those problems It is extremely important that whoever is manning a boat knows the proper information on how to boat safely. Everyone on board needs to be aware of the safety precautions that need…
Read MoreBoating Accident Causes
It is now March and spring break is fast approaching. People will be out and about on the water swimming, and boating. While boating is a great time in good weather, it is important to be informed on the statistics and safety precautions of boating. According to American Boating Association, “In 2016, the Coast Guard…
Read MoreAvoiding Road Rage
Driving can become frustrating at times. It is important to focus on your response to that frustration. Otherwise, aggressive driving can take over. The AAA Foundation estimated how many drivers “engaged in the following angry and aggressive behaviors during the previous year”: Purposefully tailgating: 51 percent (104 million drivers) Yelling at another driver: 47 percent…
Read MoreDangers of Speeding
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “For more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities.” People speed for a multitude of reasons. One main reason being that they are late or rushing to get somewhere. However, the Transport Accident Commission figured that, “Travelling 65km/hr in a…
Read MoreTire Safety
“3.2 trillion miles were put on tires in the United States in 2017”. This fact alone shows how incredibly important it is to understand tire safety. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “In 2017, a total of 738 people died on the road in tire-related crashes”. Knowing what tire you’re putting on your…
Read MoreAccidents Caused by Debris and How to Avoid Them
According to AAA, “Between 2011-2014, road debris was a factor in a total of more than 200,000 police-reported crashes, resulting in approximately 39,000 injuries and 500 deaths.” Debris flying can be a huge problem, especially on interstate highways while driving high speeds. However, most accidents caused by debris are preventable. There are a few things…
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