Traffic

Influence of heavy vehicle on traffic flow at urban roads. Swapnil G. Pokulwar1 Kuldeep Dabhekar2 M.Tech Scholar Professor Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, G. H. Raisoni College of Engg, Nagpur G. H. Raisoni College of Engg, Nagpur pokulwarswapnil@gmail.com…

and it seems to only be getting worse. Incidents of screaming, rude gestures, and sometimes even violence are reported frequently on the road and have come up with the name: road rage. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines road rage as when a driver "commits moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property; an assault with a motor vehicle or other dangerous weapon by the operator or passenger of one motor vehicle on the operator or passengers of another…

wrench, a spare tire, a tire wedge, a flashlight, and a jack. These tools should always be in your car, and they are mandatory for changing a flat tire. Location is important, finding a safe spot away from traffic flow such as on a flat solid surface is perfect (Paul Wright). When away from the traffic, turn on your hazard lights to give warning to other drivers. Enforce the emergency brakes on the car to prevent the car from moving. Also, place a tire wedge upon the opposite tire to help secure…

Maryland reckless driving is a criminal offense If you happen to commit this crime, then you are willfully or maliciously driving in a way that shows that they have no regard for people or property. That is how the state of Maryland defines reckless driving. Since the legal definition can be very difficult for you to understand (especially if you have not gone to law school), a good example of reckless driving is when the speed of your vehicle is too fast for the conditions of the road that…

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…

that they can do whatever they want. When you drive inexperienced, distracted, under the influence and or rushed, it can be life or death for you and other drivers. First, whenever drivers rush, they either get into an accident or stuck in rush-hour traffic. The effect of rushing is because of an unexpected situation that happens. For instance, the alarm doesn’t go off, lost track of time or the tension of their wife made them leave late. Furthermore, as soon as drivers get into an accident,…

A stop sign violation and careless driving are to blame for a February 22 intersection collision, which resulted in one woman dying. Because traffic is crossing and going several different directions all at once, intersections can be an especially dangerous place for car crashes, but there are steps you can take to prevent an intersection collision. If you have a stop sign, stop. Even if you do not see any vehicles coming, you should always come to a complete stop. While you do not necessarily…

For a lot of motorists, speeding seems like one of the least offensive traffic violations. A common attitude of drivers is: "driving ten or fifteen mph over the speed limit doesn't make you a criminal." While this is generally true in the sense that most instances of speeding are considered infractions, speeding is a serious matter because of its dangers, three of which are discussed below: Speed Reduces Your Control Over Your Car The ability to steer and brake on the road is impossible…

cause of road accidents is distracted drivers. Using technology devices while driving is very dangerous. Technological devices such as cellphone contribute to road accidents because it distracts the driver’s attention from the road, and upcoming traffic, which eventually can cause a car accident. Also, when the driver is reaching over to grab their cell phone or is in the process of dialing or…

of large commercial vehicles travel hundreds of thousands of miles across Alabama, and all of the U.S., each year. Despite safety standards and protocols, auto accidents involving large trucks occur all too often. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 95,000 people across the U.S. were injured in truck accidents in 2013. Nearly 4,000 people were killed in such collisions that same year. While there are a number of factors, which contribute to trucking…