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When inclement weather occurs, your ability to stop is always an issue. Snow and ice can build up in the intersection making it difficult for motorists to control their vehicle. Approach intersections as if the other vehicles are not going to stop. Safety experts warn other motorists can lose control of their vehicles while attempting…

Protective Insurance recommends scanning the area you will need to back into as you approach. Look for overhead hazards, adequate clearances and obstacles, then get out and look to be sure. Back at a slow and controlled speed, equivalent to a walking pace, to allow time for you and the truck to react should the…

Arizona law enforcement will hold an enforcement blitz from Feb. 24 to 28. The focus will be on motorists traveling on Interstate 10 from the Phoenix area to the New Mexico state line and Interstate 19 from Tucson to the international border. Inspectors and enforcement officers will target hazardous moving violations, distracted driving, and seat…

Safety experts warn that carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Initial symptoms mimic the flu and may include headache, fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea and/or tightening across the chest. Sudden chest pain may occur in people with angina. Prolonged exposure can result in vomiting, confusion, muscle weakness, collapse and perhaps death. Exhaust system leaks are especially…

Winter storm Kingston has left heavy snowfall, icing, and dangerously cold temperatures, which have resulted in poor road conditions in the Midwest and Ozarks. The storm path continues east today and is predicted to leave the same type of conditions in central Virginia and southern Maryland through North Carolina. The extreme cold can result in…

Winter Storm Kingston will impact the Ozarks and Mid-Atlantic areas starting today and travel toward the East Coast. Winter storm warnings are already in place for Kansas and are extending to Virginia and North Carolina. This winter storm is expected to have heavy snowfall and possible icing conditions. Road conditions will deteriorate in these areas…

When hauling hazardous materials, paperwork must always remain within arm’s reach. If a commercial driver leaves the vehicle, they must leave the paperwork on the driver’s seat or driver side door pouch. During an inspection, the inspector may ask for paperwork to be brought inside. In this case, prior to removing the paperwork, the commercial…

Safety experts warn that in the winter, snow-covered roads can warm up during the day to partially melt off snow, but freeze over again at night, creating treacherous conditions. If the roads are below freezing and there is any rain, mist or fog, there is the possibility that “black ice” can form; it’s thin, nearly…

Safety experts suggest that when weather conditions deteriorate, exit the roadway and find someplace safe to park until conditions improve. They also suggest against stopping on the shoulder of the road. In low visibility situations, especially fog or blowing snow, other vehicles may mistake your position as being in a lane of travel and rear…

Winter storm Iliana will impact more than 20 states, from the Rockies to the Central Plains and Great Lakes. The National Weather Service has issued various winter weather alerts for snow and ice from this storm. Conditions are expected to exist from Tuesday through Thursday evening when it reaches the Northeast. After storm Iliana passes,…