Motorcycle Statistics Show Rise in Fatal Accidents . Since the foundation of the Tennessee Highway Patrol in 1929, thirty-eight troopers have fallen in the line of duty. Of these thirty-eight, over a third lost their lives in motorcycle accidents. Each year, approximately 135 Tennesseans are involved in fatal motorcycle wrecks. Surprisingly enough, all but a handful were wearing their helmets at … [Read more...]
Texting and Driving Allegedly More Hazardous Than Drunk Driving
Texting while driving more hazardous than drunk driving has become a very common practice in America today. Although cell phone use behind the wheel is quite obviously dangerous, surveys suggest as many as 71% of Americans have texted on the road. In June of 2009, the scientists at Car and Driver Magazine put it upon themselves to discover to what extent one’s reaction time is delayed while … [Read more...]
Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Continues to Impact the Coast
At the end of last month, Governor Charlie Crist declared a state of emergency for Escambia, Gulf, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Bay, and Walton Counties upon the advent of the massive oil spill. The spill originated when a well exploded near Louisiana; the complication led to the spewing of 200,000 gallons of oil per day. Combined with inopportune weather and tides, the six hundred square mile oil spill … [Read more...]
Gulf Coast Oil Spill Causes Travelers to Look for Alternative Vacation Sites
Two weeks have passed since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, leaking roughly 5,000 barrels of oil a day, possibly more. One thing is for certain, the oil slick continues to grow now measuring approximately 130 miles by 70 miles, or about the size of Delaware. What’s not certain is the fate of the coastal economies in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Northwest … [Read more...]
2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill ALERT!
2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill ALERT! BP’s Quick Settlement Tactic Shutdown by Alabama Attorney General While Gulf Coast residents wait for the oil slick to make landfall, the oil conglomerate BP has been focusing on a different sort of disaster preparedness: seeking to insure itself against the wave of lawsuits attorneys are already preparing to file over the spill's impact. BP, which owns the … [Read more...]
Teenagers, Alcohol And Cars
Consumption of Alcohol contributes to 60% of all teen deaths involving car accidents. In the United States, almost 3 million people age 12-20 abuse or are dependent on alcohol. Teenagers caught drinking are usually caught during prom night, graduation and spring break. Eight teens die daily in alcohol related vehicle crashes. Don’t let your teenager become one of these statistics. … [Read more...]
TOYOTA-CAR CRASH-UNINTENDED ACCELERATION
Toyota Motor Corp. announced a suspension in sales of eight of its top selling models linked to Unintended Acceleration. The company first recalled more than 4 million vehicles, blaming the problem on defective floor mats. More vehicle crashes resulted in a recall of nearly 3 million additional vehicles, with Toyota saying there was evidence of problems with the accelerator pedal. In Southlake, … [Read more...]
CAR CRASHES-DRIVING ON SNOW AND ICE
Driving on snow and ice can be extremely dangerous. Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three to four times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you. Brake gently to avoid skidding. Keep your lights on to increase your visibility to other motorists. If your rear wheels slide, take your foot off the accelerator. If your rear … [Read more...]
Seat Belts/Miley Cyrus
Every hour, at least one person in this country dies because he or she did not buckle up. Failure to use seat belts contributes to more fatalities than any other single traffic safety-related behavior. • Seat belts save lives everyday: Seat belts are the most effective safety devices in vehicles today, estimated to save 13,000 lives each year, while 7,000 people die because they did not use … [Read more...]
Deployment of 1171st Transportation Co. to Iraq – Dresden, Tennessee
As a Vietnam Veteran I can understand how these young men and women must feel. They are leaving behind their families and for some of them it won’t be the first time and for others it won’t be the last time. I salute each of you and thank you for the sacrifice that you are making to defend this great country from tyranny and terrorism. See the Messenger I also congratulate Air Force Airman … [Read more...]