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has gradually been left behind. The mindset of personal success and one person’s need above others’ has caused the act of being thoughtful and considerate a thing of the past. A key issue in major cities around the world, including Toronto, is traffic and gridlock. However, what people may not realize is that what causes these conundrums are not just the increasing number of cars, but the attitudes and actions of the drivers as well. The lack of consideration to other drivers on the road has…

This results in a variety of traffic accidents, including rear end collisions, T-bone collisions at intersections, fender benders, sideswipe collisions and many others. Aggressive drivers often fail to drive defensively, thus putting themselves and others at risk. If you have been injured in a traffic accident in Austin as a result of an aggressive driver, contact an Austin car accident attorney as soon as possible…

better driver and will keep your passengers safe as well. Trains although can be of great use may also be extremely dangerous and the driver always needs to take caution and beaware of your surroundings and look for oncoming trains and lights and signs to help you decide to cross the tracks or not. Railroad safety should be a great concern to all citizens. Driving can be dangerous and confusing but being unaware and ignorant can make it more so. That is whyus as drivers need to be sure to…

Today, if you are traveling in Mexico, between the city of Toluca and the town of Ixtapan de la Sal, there is a lovely highway that makes the journey quick and easy. However, years ago, anyone making that journey was forced to travel along a dangerous and winding mountain road. On one side of the narrow road there was steep vertical rock and on the other side there was a sheer drop. One evening, many years ago, a bus departed from Ixtapan de la Sal as usual, making the familiar journey to…

Potholes in South Texas roads have become a problem for many citizens and their cars. Driving cars on pothole infested streets is not safe for the citizens. Cars’ wheels often become useless because of these dangerous streets, and citizens have to waste money to repair them. Potholes should be looked over by the government and fixed by them as well, roads in South Texas deserve to be well maintained, just like every other city. Some roads in South Texas are not well maintained, and are often…

Railroads can be very dangerous and you should remember the importance of safety when around them. Because of the trains size it tends to look like it is going slower than it actually is, but trains travel at very fast speed and people tend to easily overlook it and don’t think about how fast they are really going. The odds of surviving a car train crash are slim and don’t end in a pretty way. If you practice safe driving and actions around trains and railroads when learning to drive, and soon…

Railroad crossings can be extremely dangerous if not approached properly. You must pay attention and follow the correct rules in order to cross them safely. Railroad crossings are not a time to mess up or skip any steps. First, when approaching a railroad crossing you must be on the lookout for any incoming trains. Be sure to stop behind the designated line so that you do not get hit. It is extremely important that you do not try and race the train and get across the tracks first because the…

There are many very important things you will need to do if you are in a crash. The first thing you should do is worry about the safety of yourself and others. You should worry about this before you worry about insurance. If someone is injured have somebody notify the police, if you haven't already. The first thing you need to do, if nobody is injured, you will need to move off the freeway if possible. Once you are in a safe place, you will need to exchange the following information with other…

There are many behaviors that go unnoticed, simply happening without much thought or identification. During this observational study, the specific behavior chosen for observation happens frequently- commonly performed by many individuals. The observation identified how often people did not come to a complete stop at different locations with various population frequencies (amount of other vehicles at intersection). It was observed that this behavior increased at the site with a higher frequency…

ended. This can happen when stopping at any intersection. Be especially alert at toll gates when motorists behind you are busy looking for toll money instead of looking at the road. Allow plenty of room for a quick escape and pay attention to the traffic behind…