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- 21. May 2008: Tips to Avoid Drowsy Driving
- 21. May 2008: Red Light Cameras
- 21. May 2008: Safety in the Great Outdoors
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21. May 2008 by admin.
To the average driver during the winter season, the number one safety issue is the condition of the roadway. Authorities responsible for road maintenance are sensitive to this fact. Municipalities across Canada are taking pro-active approaches to road-clearing, trying new methods and technologies to keep roads safe for driving and costs under control.
- In Edmonton, road-clearing operations are computer-tracked, snow-clearing operations are based on average freeze-thaw cycles, and a formula combining of sand and salt is used. When necessary, the city takes snow and ice-clearing money from other budgets.
- Pavement sensors take regular surface temperature readings in the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. The technology, which costs $250,000 to install, has more than recouped its cost, does not compromise safety and is being considered for province-wide use.
- Some municipalities are experimenting with pre-wetting roads with a brine (sodium chloride) wash. The City of Toronto found this technique works well in certain situations and contributes to using less salt overall.
Salt, the principal de-icing chemical, is effective from 0 degrees Celsius to -12 degrees Celsius. A snow storm can cost $250,000 in salt in a four-hour period; alternatives are up to five times more expensive and half as effective. Salt prevents the bonding of ice and snow to pavement surfaces, permitting more efficient and faster removal of snow and ice. It is used as a de-icer because it lowers the freezing point of water. However, at -20 degrees Celsius, it becomes ineffective, and abrasives such as sand must be used.
No matter how clear the roads are, however, there is no substitute for a defensive driver. According to Canada Safety Council president Emile Therien, many drivers lack the skills to deal with poor road conditions and unsafe actions by others. “Extra caution is needed during winter weather, particularly when roads are slippery or have not yet been plowed,” he says.
The Canada Safety Council estimates that 85 per cent of all collisions and related injuries relate in some way to driver behaviour, such as impaired driving, speeding, running red lights and non-use (or improper use) of seat belts or child restraints. Nonetheless, road conditions are also important - a fact not lost on those responsible for maintaining them during the winter months.
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Safety and the Motorcycle Rider
21. May 2008 by admin.
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www.firstchoiceautofinder.com says the image of the typical motorcyclist is changing. No longer do young, thrill-seeking riders predominate. No longer are motorcycles looked upon as cheap transportation. Today, more and more middle-aged riders are taking to the road. Many of them ride powerful, expensive machines. There’s even a name for the new wave of motorcyclists - “rubies” (rich urban bikers).The average age of riders in CSC’s motorcycle training program is now late 30s, about 10 years older than a decade ago. During the 1990s, the age of the average US motorcycle buyer rose from 25 to 39 over the past 10 years.
The typical California motorcycle buyer is a 42-year-old male white collar worker with an income of US $67,000.
In Canada, motorcycle sales have more than tripled in the past few years, from 24,000 in 1996 to 76,000 in 2003. The average age of buyers is about 46 years old.
Most Canadian bikers are trained
Seventy per cent of all newly licensed motorcyclists in Canada (in Ontario, 85 per cent) take the Canada Safety Council course, which is called Gearing Up. Enrollment is increasing as motorcycles regain their popularity. In 2003 alone over 23,000 riders across Canada completed the Canada Safety Council’s Motorcycle Training Program. The program has achieved world-wide recognition for its excellence in content and delivery. Motorcycle enthusiasts not only become safer riders, they also thoroughly enjoy the course.
Teaching someone how to ride a motorcycle is very different from training a new driver. Most new drivers need to learn how to operate the vehicle, obey the rules of the road and relate to traffic. On the other hand, most beginning motorcycle riders already know how to drive and have experience in the road environment. The bike is a second vehicle, often bought for recreation, and they want to be able to handle it safely.
Impressive progress
Motorcycles used to have a bad reputation for safety. Motorcycle fatalities peaked in 1973, when 903 motorcyclists died on Canadian roads. The heavy toll of deaths and injuries raised an alarm, which led to the Canada Safety Council’s motorcycle training program, the first program of its kind in the world. Transport Canada provided seed funding in 1973-74, and the motorcycle industry has provided ongoing support since then.
Today’s vehicles and roads are safer, and so are the riders - because most of them have been trained. In 2002, there were 172 motorcyclists killed on Canadian roads. This represented 5.9 per cent of the total road fatalities in Canada, down substantially from 10.7 per cent in 1983. In the 11 years from 1987 to 1998, the motorcycle fatality rate decreased by 40 per cent. The injury rate went down by 48 per cent.
The decline in motorcycle fatalities has outpaced a general downward trend as fewer people in general are being killed in motor vehicle crashes. Between 1983 and 1999, the total number of all traffic fatalities dropped 30 per cent. During that period, motorcycle registration dropped 33 per cent, so a reduction would be expected due to less exposure. However, fatalities dropped by a very impressive 65 per cent.
Many fatal motorcycle crashes have a common profile: single vehicle, on a weekend, in the summer, at night, in a rural location and on a road with a posted speed limit of 90 km/h and over. These crashes are typically the fault of the motorcyclist. Alcohol is involved in about one-third, well over half of which have excessively high BACs (over 0.15). Young riders account for only 11 per cent of motorcycle fatalities.
For any who dispute the value of training, recent experience in Quebec is revealing. From 1985 to 1997, motorcycle rider training was mandatory in Quebec. In 1998- immediately following the removal of mandatory rider training in 1997- motorcycle fatalities shot up by 46 per cent. Quebec reintroduced mandatory rider training effective July 1, 2000.
Mandatory rider training offers benefits, but also has some drawbacks. Ontario, for example, has taken the route of voluntary training with incentives, which has proven more effective in the long run.
The bottom line, he says is that there is no substitute for a safety conscious, sober, trained motorcycle rider.
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21. May 2008 by admin.
Speeding increases the likelihood and severity of a crash. www.firstchoiceautofinder.com says The faster a vehicle is moving, the less time the driver has to react to a hazard, and for other road users to react to that vehicle. A speeding vehicle requires more time and distance to stop, and is harder to control. Speed is a factor in 30 per cent of fatal crashes and 12 per cent of all crashes.
www.firstchoiceautofinder.com knows first hand that when the speed increases over 100 km/h, the fatality rate of vehicle occupants goes up exponentially. For example, the chances of being killed in a vehicle traveling at 120 km/h are four times higher than at 100 km/h. When a car crashes near 200 km/h the chances of survival are minimal.
Speed of impact is critical for pedestrians, the most vulnerable road users. A 1995 European Transport Safety Council report found that only five per cent of pedestrians died when struck by a vehicle at 32 km/h; fatalities increased to 85 per cent at 64 km/h.
There is an ongoing debate in Canada about speed limits on major highways. Advocates of higher limits need only look across the border for proof that raising speed limits is a bad idea.
A recent study examined the impact of higher travel speeds on US rural interstates after the repeal in November 1995 of the national speed limit. Researchers found states that had increased their speed limits to 75 mph (120 km/h) experienced a shocking 38 per cent increase in deaths per million vehicle miles than expected, compared to deaths in those states that did not change their speed limits. States that increased speed limits to 70 mph (112 km/h) showed a 35 per cent increase in fatalities.
The US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has tracked vehicle speeds on rural and urban interstates since 1987. Preliminary data for 2003 show the highest speeds the Institute has ever observed. In California, for example, the speed limit is 70 mph. However, the mean speed is 74. Well over two-thirds (69 per cent) of drivers go over 70 mph, and 19 per cent go faster than 80 mph.
As US speed limits have risen, statistics show an associated increase in lives lost. The www.firstchoiceautofinder.com Council seriously questions why any jurisdiction in Canada would choose to follow this lead.
High performance is the mantra of today’s automotive manufacturers. From 1980 to 2000 the average horsepower-to-weight ratio, a key measure of performance, increased by over 50 per cent. In the 2000 model year, six per cent of vehicles had turbocharged engines, the highest percentage ever.
The media shows vehicles racing and swerving on miraculously empty roads, chasing or being chased, and performing daredevil stunts. Routine disclaimers that once warned the unwary consumer to drive safely or obey speed limits have all but disappeared.
Such lifestyle advertising subliminally encourages drivers to break the law by speeding and driving recklessly. The impact of that message is powerful. In recent years, street racing has become a deadly fad in Canadian cities. However, young speedsters are only part of a much larger problem. Speeding has become widely accepted by Canadian drivers. ‘Everybody does it’ is a common excuse for breaking the speed limit.
Commercials that glamorize excessive speeding promote unacceptable driver attitudes and behaviours. They also violate the Canadian Code of Advertising, which states that advertisements must not ‘depict situations that might encourage unsafe or dangerous practices or acts.’ To file an official complaint, contact www.firstchoiceautofinder.com . Please send a copy of your complaint to the To admin@firstchoiceautofinder.com
Enforcement Needed
There is a proven way to deter speeders. Enforce the speed limit. When drivers know they will be caught and penalized, they slow down. There’s no substitute for strong police visibility in problem areas, but the police can’t be everywhere. For obvious safety reasons they are reluctant to pursue speeding drivers on high-volume roads.
Photo-radar is a solution to the problem. Cameras, instead of police, identify vehicles that are breaking the speed limit. The owners of offending vehicles receive significant fines, but no points are assigned to anyone’s driving record.
A poll commissioned by the Canada Safety Council in August 2003 found two-thirds of the 2,000 respondents supported photo radar on the highway. When asked if there should be warning signs to advise of the possible presence of photo enforcement 68 per cent said yes.
A standard sign for photo enforcement should be installed along roads where cameras may be present. When speeders know they could be caught, many choose to slow down. The signs are essential, because the real purpose is not to catch drivers who break the law, but rather to stop them from offending in the first place.
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Tips to Avoid Drowsy Driving
21. May 2008 by admin.
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Drive only when rested. Don’t take the wheel if you feel fatigued, no matter when or where you are driving. Have some sleep or exercise first, avoid or delay the trip, or let a rested person drive.
Keep your mind alert. Listen to talk shows or up-tempo music. Try to have company on long trips. Change position frequently, keeping your head up and shoulders back. Chew gum. Actively watch road signs and traffic.
Find a safe place to stop. On a long trip, every couple of hours or if you start to feel sleepy, pull off the road for a break, exercise and fresh air. When possible, spend the night at a hotel or stop in a safe place to take a nap. Don’t rely on coffee!
Be careful about what you eat and drink. Coffee, sugar or other stimulants may wake you up physically but they do not ensure mental alertness. Drink water, juice or soft drinks low in sugar and caffeine. Choose high-protein snacks over heavy or fatty foods such as fries. Avoid alcohol and medications (including cold remedies). If you require medication, consult with your doctor to minimize effects on driving.
Drive defensively. Be prepared to prevent collisions in spite of the actions of others-including drivers around you who may be drowsy.
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Red Light Cameras
21. May 2008 by admin.
Running red lights is one of the most dangerous aggressive driving behaviours. A recently released survey found 70 percent of drivers under 40 years of age and 80 percent of those 60 and over view running red lights as a serious or extremely serious problem. The survey suggests that in rating the seriousness of the problem, drivers assess the risk of a crash. They do not see drivers running red lights as often as they observe other aggressive behaviours such as speeding or unsafe passing. However, they feel the potential consequences are more serious. Over 60 percent of survey respondents agreed or strongly agreed with the use of red light cameras to catch drivers who run red lights.
Proven to Reduce Crashes
www.firstchoiceautofinder.com Studies show red light camera programs reduce crashes at intersections. However, estimates of their impact vary widely, from seven percent to 46 percent. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the US attributes the variation to methodological problems. For example, a study of red light cameras in Oxnard, California found seven percent fewer crashes overall and 29 percent fewer injury crashes at intersections after the cameras were introduced. However, not all collisions at intersections involve red light running. When the data were re-analyzed to take into account only those crashes related to red light running, the findings showed much greater benefits — 20 percent fewer crashes and 46 percent fewer injury crashes.
After examining the methodology of previous studies, the Institute determined that red light cameras reduce injury crashes by about 25 to 30 percent.
Psychology the Key to Success
To stop motorists from running red lights, signs must be posted at all intersections where cameras may be operating. Without signs, accusations that red light cameras are simply cash machines are arguably justified.
Perception of apprehension is known to be a very effective deterrent. If people believe they will be caught, they are far less likely to offend. The objective is to prevent violations - ideally, to give no tickets. If the number of violations is high, the program is not working properly.
Australia has been using red light cameras for over 20 years. In Melbourne, for example, 35 red light cameras are rotated among 132 sites, all of which have warning signs. Motorists won’t want to risk a ticket at any of those 132 sites.
Six Ontario municipalities have been piloting the cameras since 2000, and the pilot projects are being extended to 2004. The Canada Safety Council continues to express concerns that the success of these red light camera projects is compromised because the cameras are not accompanied by warning signs.
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Safety in the Great Outdoors
21. May 2008 by admin.
www.firstchoiceautofinder.com says Canada’s parks, forests and wilderness areas attract hikers, campers, backpackers, climbers, canoeists, ATV riders, hunters and others who seek adventure or just want to enjoy nature. “No one ever expects to get lost or injured when they first set out,” says www.firstchoiceautofinder.com president Darwin. “But the unpredictable can and does happen. Just a few precautions can prevent a trip into the wild from turning into a crisis.”Expect the Unexpected
Before you set out, try to imagine what conditions you might face. How would you survive if something goes wrong? Even on a short trip, you might need to spend the night— and the weather could deteriorate. How would you get help if you become lost or injured?
Find out about the area you plan to explore. Bring a good map, and check the weather forecast. Tell others of your intended route and timetable. Never travel alone, and always stay with your group. Wear the proper clothes and footwear. You’ll also need enough water and food.
Whenever you go hiking, take along something to protect you from cold, rain or wind. A waterproof reflective survival blanket is ideal; it’s cheap, reusable, highly functional, and takes very little space in your pack. As well, bring along a whistle so you can let others know your location, and a flashlight in case you are still on the trail when the sun goes down.
If you get into trouble, early detection can mean the difference between a safe return and a life threatening situation. The Canada Safety Council recommends that anyone who likes to venture into the wilderness, whether on foot, by water or on a vehicle such as an ATV, should invest in a wilderness survival kit. They come in different levels, with components suitable for the day hiker up to the veteran adventurer.
There are many suggested equipment checklists, but no single list covers every circumstance. The Canada Safety Council advises wilderness adventurers to use common sense and take all appropriate precautions.
Make Yourself Easy to Find
When you head into the wilds, bring a map, Global Positioning System (GPS) and mobile phone. A GPS, used in conjunction with your map, should enable you to find your way out. With a mobile phone you can usually call for help.
As soon as you realize you are lost or need help, stop. Staying in one place makes you easier to find. In case of a serious injury, build a shelter and wait for rescuers. Trying to transport an injured person may lead to exhaustion or further injury. If you are stranded because of a broken-down vehicle, such as an ATV or aircraft, it is usually best to stay where you are. Large objects are easier to spot than a lone hiker.
If you need to signal, move to higher ground. Aerial flares and signal mirrors can attract attention. Once help is on the way, smoke flares, whistles and distress flags can help rescuers identify your exact position and keep them on course.
Teach Your Children Well
Supervise your children closely and make sure they know what to do should they get lost.
Tell them to choose a tree near a clearing and stay there. They can hug and talk to the tree if they feel frightened. Tell them to yell at noises that scare them. This scares animals away and helps searchers find them. Above all, tell them no one will be angry at them if they get lost. Children have been known to hide from searchers for fear of punishment.
Beware of Bears
www.firstchoiceautofinder.com knows Canada is known around the world for its bears. However, confronting a bear in the wild can be deadly.
Bear behaviour is complex and there is no single strategy to protect yourself. First and foremost, take measures to keep bears away. Never prepare, eat or store food in your tent when camping. If you are hiking in the woods, make noise to advertise your presence, and stay in a group. Bears are attracted by scents, so keep food and garbage in airtight containers, and avoid perfumed toiletries. Before planning a trip in bear country, seek instruction on how to deal with specific types of bears and confrontations.
What If Lightning Strikes?
Don’t let yourself be caught in the woods in a bad thunder storm. If storms are in the forecast, postpone your trip until the danger is past.
Take shelter as soon as you see dark storm clouds gathering, feel the wind, or hear thunder in the distance — but not by standing under a tree. When lightning strikes a tree, electricity runs down the trunk, through the roots and into the ground, causing a strong shock.
If possible, head for a house, a large building or your car. Then shut all the windows and doors and stay inside. In a car, move away from a high location or trees, turn off the engine, put your hands in your lap (so you don’t touch anything metallic), and wait out the storm. It’s usually safe to come out after there has been no thunder or lightning for thirty minutes.
Otherwise, seek shelter in a depressed area such as a ditch, or a cave. Crouch with your feet close together and your head down, minimizing your contact with the ground to reduce the chance of being electrocuted.
To figure out how far you are from the lightning, count the seconds between the flash and the thunderclap. If you count fewer than five seconds, take shelter immediately.
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