Some helpful advice on “What toy say” and/or how you can help someone going through the grieving process after suffering a tragic loss….
http://www.ididnotknowwhattosay.com/12WaystoSupportaGrievingFriend.html
Posted on 26 December 2013 by Monica Zech
Some helpful advice on “What toy say” and/or how you can help someone going through the grieving process after suffering a tragic loss….
http://www.ididnotknowwhattosay.com/12WaystoSupportaGrievingFriend.html
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Posted on 29 August 2013 by Monica Zech
My thanks to a young man with “Teens4safety” who visited my site and then took the time to contact me to inform me about this great website.
The following website explains, in very easy to read terms, the “truth” on the very real dangers of driving under the influence of “alcohol” – considered the most dangerous drug in society!
Please take a moment and click on the following link…and just scroll down through the facts:
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Posted on 14 August 2013 by Monica Zech
Are you an experienced rider, a new rider or thinking of getting a motorcyclist? Take a moment to visit this website:
http://rideapart.com/2013/08/10-common-motorcycle-accidents-and-how-to-avoid-them/
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Posted on 14 August 2013 by Monica Zech
In San Diego County (and across the nation) pedestrian fatal collisions have been up for quite some time. The following website from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers some great information to reduce those statistics:
Everyone Is A Pedestrian
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Posted on 16 March 2013 by Monica Zech
The Cener for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued their latest report on the dangerous practice of “distracted” driving. Worth the read!
Please click on the following link:
http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/distracted_driving/
Stay safe!
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Posted on 04 March 2013 by Monica Zech
By Ramona Turner
Santa Cruz Sentinel santacruzsentinel.com
Posted: 03/03/2013 09:34:02 PM PST
Thanks much.
Ken Burson, via email
A First off, to read those new guidelines on the California Office of Traffic Safety website, go to http://ots.ca.gov/lanesplittinggeneralguidelines.pdf.
Now, to your question. Street Smarts called upon Sgt. Mark Pope, the statewide coordinator of the California Motorcyclist Safety Program for the CHP at the Sacramento headquarters, for the answer.
“While there is no law specifically prohibiting lane-splitting, there are a number of laws which apply to both motorists and motorcyclists,” he said. “A whole vehicle code full of them in fact.”
Among the California Vehicle Code sections that may apply to riders and drivers alike caught driving unsafely, include an unsafe lane change — section 21658 a — or for unsafe speed — section 22350, Pope explained.
As for whether riders can be cited under the new guidelines, the answer is, “No,” Pope said. “Guidelines are not statutory in nature and represent no change in law or policy. They will, however, foster a better understanding of what may be considered ‘safe and prudent.'”
The guidelines were created by a committee of traffic safety stakeholders and motorcycle experts from civilian, governmental and academic communities aim to educate the public about lane-splitting, Pope explained. Among the messages the guidelines are sending is that drivers must look twice for motorcycles and never try to block or impede a lane-splitting motorcyclist. The guidelines also tell riders that they need to slow down during lane-splitting to give themselves ample time to react.
The education effort about lane-splitting is being released now because a recent survey by the Office of Traffic Safety found that 87 percent of motorcyclists split lanes, 53 percent of car drivers know lane-splitting is allowed, and 7 percent of respondents admitted to using their vehicle to block or impede a motorcyclist, Pope said.
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Posted on 31 January 2011 by Monica Zech
*In my safe driving lectures, when addressing the subject of aggressive driving and road rage, I dedicate this topic in memory of someone special, “Mr. Durham Sprague.”
Mr. Sprague was killed by someone driving aggressively on September 1, 2000; he’s seated in the center in the above picture, and his wife is seated on the right. He was a retired Carlsbad Firefighter who raised four children, three firefighter sons, a wonderful daughter, an excellent journalist, and one of my best friends – Jeannie! (She’s seated on the far left in the picture above with her son Sean.)
Mr. Sprague was killed on northbound 805 near Murray Ridge in San Diego as he attempted to merge into lanes. The aggressive-reckless driver was speeding and weaving through traffic when he struck Mr. Sprague’s vehicle, causing him to roll off the freeway. The driver who struck and killed Mr. Sprague had a history of reckless driving.
Sadly, aggressive driving kills and injures motorists every day on our roadways. Unfortunately, this type of driving often adds to the “road rage” factor. My safe driving lectures address “aggressive driving” with valuable tips on how to curb “road rage” – whether it’s your rage or that of another driver.
I talk about dealing with stress and road rage, either your anger or that of other drivers. My lectures will open your eyes to the dangers and how you can reduce these dangers on our roadways. The first thing to remember is – “We have NO control over other drives, but we do have control of our own actions.” In the 1990’s I was honored to assist with research on road rage with San Diego State University, NETS-Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
I provide my audience with a “professional and personal” look at what it takes to increase your survival on our roadways! Also, how to avoid making the same mistakes others have made that caused their collision. My goal is to make you more aware of the problems surrounding us and reduce the “risk factors” of having a collision.
These talks have been in high demand for Military Safety Stand-downs, Company Safety Briefings and Conferences, driver education/training courses, Colleges, parenting classes, and more. I do utilize some stats in my talks, but I put faces with those stats. Most are local faces. But, keep in mind – I don’t “sugar coat” the issues since my goal is to save lives! (Of course, when speaking to young teens and children, I am cautious about content.)
Aggressive driving can cause many serious problems on the roadway. All drivers must be aware of both aggressive driving and the behavior known as “road rage,” and what to do when they occur.
There are two important things to be aware of regarding aggressive drivers:
Ways to avoid becoming an aggressive driver include:
The following are examples of common behaviors that can lead to aggressive driving and how to avoid them:
If you would like me to speak to your group on this topic and other safe driving tips, please email your request to [email protected] – or call me direct at (619) 219-9030.
Stay Alert – Stay Alive!
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Posted on 22 December 2010 by Monica Zech
Try these non-alcoholic cocktails at your next party. Your non-drinking guests and designated drivers will thank you!
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