There's nothing more scary or potentially dangerous for many drivers than a tire blowout at nearly any speed. While the number of tire-related crashes has dropped dramatically since 2008, when automatic tire pressure monitoring systems were required for all new…
Dear Customers and Friends! Things you MUST DO after the ACCIDENT:Stay calm and safe. Assess the situation for your immediate safety.Stay in your car if there is a risk of injury or if moving might put you at risk of further…
An important part of preparing your home for winter weather is to take precautions to prevent ice dams. Knowing what an ice dam is, minimizing the conditions that make it possible to form and remove an ice dam as soon…
Icy weather can create driving conditions in the winter months that are challenging and potentially dangerous. Black ice forms on roads and can create a hazard that is almost invisible. As temperatures approach freezing, icy conditions may develop, particularly on…
Many people choose to use a space heater to heat one room instead of heating the entire structure in order to save money in the colder months. It's important to be cautious regardless of your plan. The National Fire Protection…
When I was finally old enough to get my driver's license, I suspect my parents were so tired of asking me if I could drive the car that I would probably have been allowed to drive if I passed the test or not.It would be like referring to a Category 5 hurricane as a slight breeze to say that I was eager to get my drivers license. I really wanted to get started driving and I would ask them constantly if I…
Is there a horizon winter storm? Take some time now to collect the supplies you need to ride home out of the storm, or to safely venture outside if you need to. You can concentrate on enjoying the winter wonderland outside your window once you have taken the appropriate precautions.Check Your SuppliesTo keep the walkways clear and safe, make sure you have a snow shovel and ice melt.If you have one, please check that you have enough heating fuel for your home and fuel for your generator.You should have a good supply of dry, seasoned wood if you're going to use a fireplace or wood-burning stove.Have warm clothes and blankets on hand and store non-perishable food items and medicines needed to last for several days for you and your family.Get Ready for a Power OutageTurn your heat up now and close any unused rooms.Check the insulation of the pipe and allow water to run at a trickle if you lose power so that the pipes do not freeze.Charge your electronic and communications devices powered by batteries.Keep on hand a battery-powered radio to keep an eye on changing weather.Get your flashlights, batteries, kit for first aid and other supplies for emergencies.Stay Warm — and SafeFollow all fireplace or woodstove safety precautions when you start a wood-burning fire.Do not use as a home heating device an oven or range.If you have a generator, use it only outside, where sufficient ventilation is available. Test all alarms for smoke and carbon monoxide to ensure proper functioning.Do not allow unattended candles to burn and keep them away from fuels. A safe, energy-efficient alternative to traditional candles is the battery-powered LED lights.Turn it on before the snow begins to fall if you have an ice dam prevention system.Stay Inside — and SafeDrive only if you absolutely have to, and make sure that your car is equipped with snow tires and has sufficient fuel and an emergency supply kit.Know your limits and try not to overtax yourself if you go outside to shovel snow.By wearing warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing, protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia.Stay away from power lines that are down.Keep or make other suitable arrangements for your pets inside.1Traverlers.com
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A recent Virginia Tech Transportation Institute study found that manual-visual tasks associated with handheld devices, such as reaching for the phone or dialing, increased the risk of a three-fold crash. The study also reported that even hands-free devices involve at…
When the winter weather strikes, when they get behind the wheel, drivers face out - of-the-ordinary challenges. Nearly one in four weather-related vehicle crashes involve snow, slush or icy roads.1 These conditions can make it harder for drivers to see,…
