Archive | January, 2022

Website Links on Safety

Posted on 25 January 2022 by Monica Zech

The following are valuable websites providing more information on driving safety:

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Check their Catalog Materials page for free safety information materials.

 

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

IIHS

Here’s another good one – “Is Your Car Safe?” – Safer Car.gov

Safer Car.org

 

Help Prevent Drowsy Driving

Each year, there are approximately 100,000 car crashes and 1,500 deaths caused by drowsy driving. To help spread awareness on this issue, an article was recently published that explains common warning signs, which may be at risk, and tips on preventing drowsy driving. 

You can find it here: https://sleepopolis.com/education/drowsy-driving/

 

Car Emergencies Guide:

A big “thank you” to Blake Stevens for making me aware of the following website:

 

This website has an extensive list of essential items every driver should have in their vehicle in an emergency. It covers the basics for driving during bad weather and general road safety. In addition, this website offers additional links on driving safety. It’s all about being prepared – and saving lives!

Thank you, Blake!

Monica Zech
Veteran Air Traffic Reporter/Safe Driving Educator

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Important Safety Web Sites

Posted on 16 January 2022 by Monica Zech

The following are web sites I highly recommend that offer important safety information:

  • Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is an independent, nonprofit, scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses — deaths, injuries, and property damage — from crashes on the nation’s highways. Excellent web site!
  • MADD – Mother’s Against Drunk Driving MADD 24-Hour Live Helpline.  This number provides emotional support, guidance, and referrals are now available to victims/survivors of drunk driving, as well as friends and families, around the clock through a toll-free helpline. If you are a victim of drunk driving in need of assistance, please call MADD’s toll-free helpline at 1-877-MADD-HELP to speak with a counselor who is ready to help you.
  • Mesothelioma.net – Comprehensive information on mesothelioma cancer and the dangers of asbestos – www.mesothelioma.net
  • Educate Yourself about mesothelioma.  Learn everything you need to know about mesothelioma through many numerous resources and informational books for patients and their loved ones. Go to: https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/
  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – NHTSA is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes.  This is accomplished by setting and enforcing safety performance standards for motor vehicles and through grants to state and local governments to enable them to conduct effective local highway safety programs.
  • NationalRoadSafety.org The National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3)non-profit charitable organization dedicated to reducing collisions, death, and injuries on our nation’s highways by promoting safe driving habits through greater public awareness.

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