Large commercial trucks carry anything that an ordinary car can’t move around. Truckers transport all kinds of shipments: crates of food, steel beams, statues, cars, etc. Many of these truckers are responsible for the goods you find at your local store. Truckers are...
If you are the kind of person that goes out of your way to avoid hazardous situations, this post might interest you. The information here can guide you when picking the best and safest route to arrive at your destination. Identifying and then avoiding (when possible)...
Most people have gone through a drive-thru at least once in their life. You could have ordered a meal, dessert or coffee while never having to leave the comfort of your car. Grabbing a quick meal on the road almost seems like America's number one pastime. Eating in...
Maybe you run a restaurant and rely on a local farmer for the produce that becomes your popular salad bar. Perhaps you run a manufacturing facility and depend on chemical suppliers to deliver fixed amounts of industrial solvents and other chemicals so that your...
Satnavs (satellite navigation systems) whether built into your car or on your phone, can make finding your way much easier. No more unfolding a giant map that obscures half of your windscreen as you do it. No more realizing that your road atlas only covers half your...
It’s often thought that people who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be fatigued drivers. This is why truck drivers have regulations about how much time they must take off, for example. It’s important for them to be fully rested and not to try to keep driving...
Approximately 70% of the 1,235,000 car crashes that occur each year happen when the road is wet. Remembering to take appropriate precautions before you head out in the rain and following proper safety guidelines in the rain can help to keep you safe. Before you get...
There are a lot of reasons why drinking and driving increase the odds of an accident. For example, alcohol impairs people's ability to make sound judgments, so they may make mistakes behind the wheel. Alcohol can also make you feel more tired, since it's a depressant,...
Drowsiness, whether it’s daytime drowsiness or drowsiness at night, is a real risk to yourself and others who may be on the roads. Up to 60% of adult drivers reported being drowsy while driving in the National Sleep Foundation’s 2005 Sleep in America poll, and a 2021...
For bike enthusiasts, nothing offers a more exhilarating and adrenaline-filled ride. However, even the most skilled rider is prone to accidents, especially when a driver is negligent. Unfortunately, bikers bear the brunt of such crashes due to the lack of safety...
