Safety Tips for Driving in Bad Weather
Tips on handling the common hazards of driving in rain, fog, snow, and ice: Slippery roads (wet/icy): Stay below posted speed limits To avoid hydroplaning, try to drive in the tracks of the car in front of you Know your vehicle’s braking system Watch for icy patches on bridges and in the shade Increase more…
Hit the Brakes (or Don’t)
Rain, snow and wind make driving extremely hazardous. In fact, the adverse weather conditions create double trouble. Congested traffic, winding curves and steep hills make driving difficult enough during normal conditions. But, when we combine these road conditions with wind and wet weather, a whole new set of circumstances are introduced. We must adjust our more…
Getting Ready for Winter Work
Working outside in the winter can be a dirty job, but many of us have to do it. Are you ready for winter work? Here are some reminders about dressing for the weather and staying strong, healthy and safe: Two big concerns of working or simply spending time outdoors in cold weather are frostbite and more…
Strategies to Combat Drowsy Driving
“Most people think that sleepiness and drowsiness are only due to lack of sleep, but there are other factors that affect your levels of alertness throughout the day. These include staying awake for 16 hours or more, sleeping less than seven or eight hours a night, having interrupted sleep or suffering from an untreated sleep more…
Preventing Motor Vehicle Fires
Motor vehicle fires can be more terrifying than a serious collision. Although the frequency of vehicle fires is quite low, when one does occur, the severity is sky high. Some causes of vehicle fires are smoking, dragging brakes, overheated tires and faulty wiring and exhaust systems. We must be just as careful, if not more more…