On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the highly contagious COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak is a global pandemic. This occasion is the first time that the WHO has designated pandemic status to an outbreak since the H1N1 swine flu in 2009. As of the beginning of March, countries all around the […]
As public health institutions all over the world take measures to stop the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the most common advice being given to the public about avoiding infection is good hygiene. Everyone is encouraged to maintain social distancing, avoid contact with potentially contaminated surfaces, and to regularly wash hands as basic precautions against […]
In light of the threat to public health posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the government called for schools to close down, and communities to practice social distancing, as a way to slow down rapid spread of the coronavirus. These closures or a good thing because they help keep communities safe. However, there are many […]
Driving a car feels like a breeze… that is, until those miles start racking up on the odometer and your dashboard lights up brighter than a Christmas tree. The harsh truth about cars is that they get old. Regardless of whether they’re sophisticated sports cars or humble hatchbacks, every mile spent on the road inches […]
One of the most disturbing things you can go through as a driver is accidentally locking your keys in a vehicle. At first, the shock of it all is frustrating. But as the sense of being stranded sinks in, frustration inevitably melts into helplessness as you realize that it’s going to take intervention before you […]
Thanks to improved law-enforcement and advances in antitheft technology, incidents of vehicle theft have been on a general decline since the 1990s. Unfortunately, there are still thousands of people who fall victim to car thieves on a regular basis. In fact, according to research conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, since 2008, an average […]
Using cellphones behind the wheel is wrong for one specific reason. It causes distracted driving. What is distracted driving? Distracted driving is the act of operating a vehicle while doing things that stray concentration away from the specific task of driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), around 8 people are killed […]
There’s an old joke which says; the most important piece of safety equipment on a motor vehicle, is the nut behind the wheel. All joking aside, that means you. In order for every driver on the highway to enjoy the privilege of continuous safety, you have to play your part and do whatever it takes […]
Anyone who’s ever owned a vehicle for a long time knows that at one point or another, you’re going to need to lift it up with a jack. The most obvious reason to jack up a car is to change a tire, but other procedures like inspecting brakes may also require you to get under […]
If you’re a new driver, or you’re learning how to drive, chances are you probably think of that slender card called a driver’s license as your ticket to freedom and independence. There’s nothing quite like driving your own vehicle and calling all the shots about where you want to go. Life feels that much sweeter […]
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is one of the biggest contributing factors to traffic collisions in the world. In fact, it’s arguably the most careless thing that a driver could ever do. When a motorist is convicted of driving with excessively high Blood/Alcohol Content levels (BAC), it goes without saying that their entire life will […]
Driving is a more complicated activity than meets the eye. The more experience motorists get behind the wheel, the less they think about all the different variables that go into being a safe and responsible driver. Driving is about so much more than keeping speed limits and paying attention to the highway code. Being a […]
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