Sharing the road safely with eighteen wheelers is an important skill if you’re going to be spending time driving on the highway. It’s important to be aware of any vehicles around you, but very large trucks can pose additional dangers to standard sized vehicles. Eighteen wheelers are also known as semi trucks, big rigs, and
It can be tempting to try helping at the scene of an accident, but it’s important to make sure that you don’t get in the way of emergency responders. If you are the first one on the scene or are the only person around, try to help if you can. If there are other people
A common joke with Southerners about running yellow lights is that "yellow means GO FASTER!" Actually, a yellow light means "yield." And running yellow lights can be quite dangerous. In most cases, the general rule of thumb should be that if you can safely stop, you should. This is the response that leaves the smallest
Winter can bring unpredictable weather than can be challenging to drive in. Snow, ice, wind and cold weather can all impact driving conditions. Depending on the weather, you may need to change the way you are driving in order to drive as safe as possible. To reduce the risk of having an accident as the
It is becoming that time of year when deer are more active. One thing you always dread seeing while on the road are little eyes staring at you from the side of the road. According to State Farm Insurance, there were over 1.9 million animal collision insurance claims in the U.S. between July 1, 2019
Back-to-school traffic accidents tend to pop up during the first few weeks of each new school year. It’s common for parents to be a little more frazzled in the mornings with the craziness of getting little ones ready so early in the day. However, it’s important to stay safe on the road to make sure
Car accident injuries can appear on the spot but they can also be delayed. Sometimes, aches and pains that last for weeks can indicate very serious problems. Headaches can be a symptom of concussion and are something to take seriously. Neck or back pain can be an indication that there is spinal damage. Abdominal pain
If you've just been in a minor accident, you might panic and not know what you're supposed to do next. However, having a plan for minor accidents can help you remain calm if it ever happens. First, you'll want to assess yourself and your passengers for injuries. Next, you'll want to make sure that your
Working as a mechanic can be quite rewarding. However, it can also come with a lot of risks. Therefore, it’s important to know what good mechanic safety looks like. That way, you can keep safe while doing your job… How-to Practice Good Mechanic Safety: Useful Steps Personal protection A lot of good mechanic safety comes
These days, we are all busy. Sometimes, all of this rushing around comes at the cost of our own health. If you are in an auto accident, you are likely ready for the police report and required exchanges to hurry up so you can be on your way. Often times, you will be too busy
