Traffic congestion

Ooh, that was a close one. You almost caused a car-train collision, which would have resulted in really bad things. Did you know that there are more and more people who die in at railroad crossings now that there are more drivers? Well, there are, and you almost caused another one. Next time you are at a railroad crossing, be sure to be extra cautious, and remember all of these steps. You always need to slow down at a railroad crossing, even if a train is not coming. If there is a car in front…

SAFETY FIRST A wonderful, yet wild place, Yellowstone has many dangers both hidden and overt. Each year a number of tourists are seriously injured and even killed in accidents that occur in and around the park. This is not Disneyland, the extraordinary natural features that keep Yellowstone such an alluring place can also make it perilous. The effort to provide a true wilderness experience lends to inherent dangers. Thus, common sense and extra precautions are always in order. Automobiles:…

An example of conflict is of one man who got out of his car and “smashed over” the window washer when they squirted his car. This article taught me that Intersection window washers can be dangerous because they may cause conflict or be impeding traffic. Allot of the reported incidents have involved people being “smashed over” or “sworn at”, it is possible…

Daylight Saving Time is adopted by more than 70 countries. However, more often than not people are against shifting the time. Is the idea still beneficial? To start with, Daylight Saving Time increases human safety. For instance, if the daylight hours last longer, the visibility on the road is better. Consequently, there are fewer car accidents. Another thing is that criminal activity is lower as most wrongdoings are committed in the dark. Furthermore, thanks to shifting the time people use less…

How to stay safe while driving on Corpus Christi´s roads? The south Texas, coastal city of Corpus Christi is home to over 300,000 people. The city’s road transportation network includes Interstate 69E/US, Interstate 37 and Highway 77 that links the city to Victoria and Brownsville. The other important roads in the city include Texas State Highway 44 thoroughfare and the Texas State Highway 268 Crosstown Expressway. Corpus Christi ranks as one of the safest cities to drive in America; this means…

Drinking and driving has been a topic of concern for several of years, resulting in numerous fatalities and accidents. With that, there has been multiple campaigns spreading awareness in hope to reduce the rising issue, however, these advertisements have become virtually ineffective. Each advertisement has become repetitive and unfortunately the redundancy has caused the audience to lose site of the bigger picture. You will never fail to see a drunk driving advertisement result in the someones…

Mayhem on the Road The many unalike drivers one could encounter on the road have variances, and they can be scary. They can irritate others, or maybe even make the operators become one themselves. Many dangers can arise from any driver, and can deter the road in various ways. Although different types of drivers exist, some main ones include nervous drivers, teacher-drivers, and inexperienced or new drivers, all of whom can irritate and annoy other motorists. People on the road can have…

Tailgating is all-too-common on the roads today. Not only does it give you little reaction time when the car in front brakes, the car also blocks your view of the road ahead. If the vehicle in front is a truck, then your lack of visibility is compounded. Tailgating a motorcyclist threatens the person's life. Motorcyclists can fall off their bikes on slippery pavement or when they hit a pothole. Should this happen to a motorcyclist just a few feet in front of you, you won't have time to avoid…

in the previous tip. In addition, the commercial or owner operator truck driver should keep their GPS current with the most recent updates. If there is an auto-update feature, leave it on. Stay Focused and Alert In addition to watching out for traffic, overpasses and bridges should also be on your radar. Don't drive while fatigued, distracted, or during periods of extreme stress. Alertness is especially important at night, in metropolitan areas, bad weather, or when the unusual happens. If…

When walking to and from the bus stop it’s important to know what’s going on around you at all times. The Bee offers the following pedestrian safety tips to help keep you safe around bus stops. Make yourself visible to drivers at all times, especially at night, during dusk or dawn and in inclement weather. Wear lightly colored or reflective clothing at night and brightly colored clothing during the day. Stay in well-lit areas, especially when crossing the street. Make eye contact with…