Coral Springs firefighters have access to a new fire truck simulator for training, and some local authorities say that the new technology may help prevent truck and car accidents in Coral Springs and surrounding areas. The Coral Springs Fire Department has purchased the simulator to make training easier for firefighters…
During the summer, many families head out to Miami Beach and other Florida communities for a road trip. Southern Florida is an ideal place for this type of trip, since the coast is beautiful and the entire area is filled with unique communities and tourist attractions to explore. If you…
With the Fourth of July weekend here, authorities and officials are warning Florida residents to use extra caution to avoid traffic collisions in Miami Beach and other communities. There are a number of risk factors involved this weekend, including: 1) Busier streets. Miami Beach sees an influx of tourists at…
Many families take advantage of the summer to move. In addition, many college students move to new apartments or move into student housing during the summer and fall months. Moves can pose a number of hazards, the most significant being the risk that families run by renting large moving trucks.…
Legislators spend considerable amounts of time creating new rules and regulations to prevent truck accidents in Fort Lauderdale and other US communities. However, even if you are not a lawmaker, there are many things you can do to prevent these types of accidents from occurring: 1) Find out more. Educate…
Caterpillar, a company that makes mining equipment, is launching face-tracking and eye-tracking technology that it claims can reduce fatigue-related truck accidents. Could the new product help prevent truck and car accidents in Miami and other cities? The technology is a combination of software, sensors, and alarms which monitor the truck…
Tanker trucks are used to transport fuel, water, and other liquids. These trucks are also more prone to rollovers than cars and most commercial trucks. According to the CDC, tanker truck rollovers are the leading cause of traffic accident-related deaths for firefighters. Rollovers are also more likely than other truck…
According to the National Council on Compensation Insurance, traffic accident injuries and fatalities have dropped over the past few years, largely because unemployment means that fewer people drive to work and there are fewer trucks and shipments on the road. As the economy recovers, there is more road traffic and…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 4.2% of drivers polled said that in the past 30 days they had fallen asleep while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatigued driving leads to more than 100,000 car accidents annually, while other experts…
Sleep apnea is a medical condition that prevents a patient from getting a full night of sleep. Sufferers who have the condition are woken up many times throughout the night because they stop breathing for very short bursts of time. Sleep apnea is a treatable condition but in a number…