Post category about Road Safety.
It’s monsoon season in Phoenix, AZ and that means motorists could potentially have a run-in with a heavy dust storm. Often our dust storms are extremely dense and can severely limit motorists visibility. It is important for your safety, and the safety of others, that you know what to do if you happen to encounter …
We’re sure you’ve seen it, a car pulled off to the side of the road, steam pouring out from under the hood. Maybe it has even happened to you. This unpleasant phenomenon is caused by an overheating engine. It is a common occurrence in Phoenix, Arizona, especially in the summer months. Heat is, by far, …
Tire blowout season begins in the middle of May and runs through early October. In our last blog, What Causes a Tire Blowout – And How to Prevent It, we discussed what the common causes of a tire blowout are, and what you can do to prevent them. In this post, we will take the …
The heat is on! Temperatures are rising, as summer approaches. The heat of summer results in asphalt temperatures skyrocketing- which increases the risk of a tire blowout. Read on and we’ll explain the main causes of tire blowouts- and how you can prevent them. (Stay tuned for part two, How to Safely Handle a Tire …
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Do you know what to do if your brakes fail while driving? The difference could mean life or death. The best thing you can do to prevent brake failure from happening to your vehicle is to perform regular maintenance per the intervals described in your owner’s manual. Should a situation arise where you are driving …
Off-roading is a popular activity that people participate in all over Arizona. There are even clubs and Facebook groups dedicated to it! The activity isn’t without its risks, though. You run the chance of encountering patches of thick mud, especially in the days and weeks following rain. For the most part, you may be able …
Over the last week or so Arizona has had back to back winter storms. It made for lots of rain here in the Valley, and quite a lot of snow in the Northern parts of the state. Parts of the state saw so much snow that ADOT felt it was safer to shut some roads …
There comes a time in most people’s life that driving for themselves is no longer safe. For most, this will be a very sensitive time in their lives, and tender egos may cloud their better judgment. If you are having concerns about an older relative or friend’s ability to drive, you should discuss it with …
Did you know that one tow truck driver is killed every six days on the road? Or that 23 highway workers and one law enforcement officer are killed every month and five firefighters are killed every year? It was for this reason that Arizona initiated the “Move Over Law,” ARS 28-775E-1-2, in 2005. According to …
Living in Phoenix in the winter means we don’t have to worry about driving in the snow daily. However, snow is a short road trip away, should you be inclined to go play in it for a day or two. Winter road conditions bring hazards that many Phoenicians are not entirely familiar with, so we …
