dangerous intersections

Safety Study: SUVs, Pickups More Likely to Hit, Kill Pedestrians When Turning

  Safety Study: SUVs, Pickups More Likely to Hit, Kill Pedestrians When Turning By Sean Tucker 03/17/2022 8:16am SUVs and pickup trucks are substantially more likely than cars to hit pedestrians when making a turn. They’re also substantially more likely to kill them. That’s the result of a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway

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4 TYPES OF INTERSECTIONS AND HOW TO NAVIGATE THEM

  4 TYPES OF INTERSECTIONS AND HOW TO NAVIGATE THEM Posted on Jan 21, 2021 By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL You come across them every day and often don’t give them much thought unless unsure of how to proceed. Intersections are all over our roads and an important part of driving no matter where you are,

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A Brief Guide to Winter/Fall Slip and Fall Notices & Limitation Periods

  Of the many rules that govern lawsuits in Ontario, the notice period and limitation period are two of the most important. Having a clear understanding of the limitation and notice periods are all the more critical during the winter/fall season. With the increased risk of slipping and falling, you must know how to file

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Red Light Cameras

  Red Light Cameras By DRIVE-SAFELY.NET Red light cameras are springing up everywhere these days! As a truck driver who sometimes can’t stop for a yellow light in time (my truck weighs 80,000lbs!), I can’t stand these idiotic devices. Just because a camera said I was being unsafe doesn’t mean I actually was. Without a

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Intersections and Car Accident Statistics

  Intersections and Car Accident Statistics By DRIVE-SAFELY.NET Intersections help to prevent traffic jams by easing the flow of traffic. They also make it easier for drivers to find their way to their destination. Unfortunately, some intersections are so poorly designed that they confuse drivers instead of helping them. This is especially common in intersections that contain

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How to find the information you need

  How to find the information you need ——A website about traffic information, but more than that By NatMed  Feb. 12, 2024   Li Zhiguo Traffic (lizhiguos.com) is a website about traffic information, but it’s much more than that. The goal of the website is: “One network at hand, all traffic is known.” Currently, nearly

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TIPS FOR SAFELY NAVIGATING INTERSECTIONS

  TIPS FOR SAFELY NAVIGATING INTERSECTIONS Posted on Jun 3, 2021. By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL Intersections have many moving parts that all need to come together seamlessly to create a safe and comfortable driving experience for everyone on the road. ICBC statistics have shown that more than half of incidents happen at intersections than anywhere

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ROUNDABOUTS RULE! SAFELY NEGOTIATING ROUNDABOUTS & TRAFFIC CIRCLES

  ROUNDABOUTS RULE! SAFELY NEGOTIATING ROUNDABOUTS & TRAFFIC CIRCLES Posted on Nov 28, 2022. By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL It wasn’t until the early 1900’s that Roundabouts started making their way onto North American roadways and now they seem to be gaining popularity – especially in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Currently, there are 33

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