Truckers are supposed to clear the snow and ice off of their vehicles before they get on the highway. It doesn't always happen.
You must be careful if you see a truck covered in snow. Keep your distance and be wary. There have been cases where the snow and ice lets loose at highway speeds and strikes the cars behind. This can cause serious damage and injuries at the moment of impact, and it can also create whiteout conditions that make it impossible to see, leading to secondary accidents.
Hoping to improve your safety on the road in 2019? The best place to start is by looking into some key car accident facts and statistics. The more you know about how and why accidents happen, the easier they are to avoid.
Below are seven key facts to get you started:
We know well that addictive behavior can cause people to drive even when they know it isn't safe. For decades, drunk driving has taken thousands of lives and put many people in the hospital. Often, the root of the problem is addiction.
Alcohol is not the only addiction today's drivers have to contend with, however. Experts warn that cellphones can also be addictive.
We have more exposure to news and information than ever before, and it can often make it feel like negative events are happening far more often. You're flooded with stories about wildfires and car accidents and other tragic events.
But are they really getting more common? Or is it just easier to find out about them? Let's take a look at commercial accident statistics to see if incidents involving buses and trucks are more or less common in recent years.
Modern cars are very comfortable, and we spend a lot of time in them. Sometimes, especially if you're on a long trip in the front passenger seat, it's tempting to just kick back and put your feet on the dash.
As comfortable as it may be, you should never do it. It's very dangerous. It can turn an otherwise minor car accident into a serious event.
If you have lived in the Lehigh Valley area for any length of time, you know that there are some heavily traveled roadways here. With the number of vehicles that pass through the area on a regular basis, it shouldn't surprise you that numerous accidents occur in the area.
Despite this fact, you still need to get around. You probably travel at various times of the day and night. It is at night when you may encounter one of the most frightening sights on any roadway -- a pair of headlights traveling directly at you that do not appear to have any intention of moving.
That semitruck crawling up the hill in front of you or approaching at what seems to be a dangerous speed behind you at a red light looks huge and imposing. You normally feel rather safe in your SUV, as high as it is off the ground, but you feel nervous every time you're around a semi. The size difference is daunting. But how much does a semi usually weigh?
Every truck is different, depending on the make, model and what type of cargo it is hauling. However, the maximum weight for a truck in the United States clocks in at a stunning 80,000 pounds.
If you get into a severe car accident, you could suffer from a collapsed lung. This is a very serious condition that could indicate that you have multiple internal injuries. It can be fatal.
As such, it is imperative that you know what symptoms to watch out for. Even if you think you were not severely injured initially, if you suffer from these symptoms, it is time to go see a medical professional to get checked out. A few examples include:
Getting into a serious car accident isn't something anyone hopes for but it still happens to thousands of people every single year. Accidents can leave you with life-long injuries. You may have a near-death experience. The impact it has on your life is tremendous.
However, that impact does not have to be all negative. You can learn some positive things from a difficult situation. These may include the following:
Every day in the fall, we're getting closer and closer to the end of motorcycle season. Before you know it, ice and snow will mean it's time to put the bike away for the winter.
However, even the fall can bring about new dangers. You must know how to ride safely.
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