Articles Posted in Alaska Driver Safety

Safe Driving In Alaska – There is no fool-proof way for your family to completely avoid car accidents. In fact, reckless drivers sharing the road make it challenging. At Johnson Law, we encourage our clients and all Alaskans, to practice safe driving in Alaska. Practice Safe Driving Techniques A responsible driver pays close attention to the roadway,…

Teenage Driver Cell Phone Use – Distracted driving accounts for an alarming number of traffic accidents in Alaska. This is especially true for teen drivers. The main distraction for drivers is using a cellphone. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 18 percent of fatal auto accidents nationwide are caused by distracted drivers. In total, 3,092 people…

Auto Accidents And Alaska Teens – It is common knowledge that teenage drivers are among the groups most likely to be in an automobile accident or fatality. Nationwide efforts to decrease the number of deaths involving teenage drivers develop daily. In the United States, teenagers drive less than all but the oldest people. Yet, their…

Alaska Teens And Car Accidents. Getting a license and starting to drive is an exciting time for a teenager. Driving is an important step toward independence for teens. At the same time, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2021 some 2,116 drivers 15 to 20 years old were killed, and an estimated…

Teenagers Speeding In Alaska – Another school year is drawing to an end and people all over Alaska are celebrating graduation milestones. It is common to struggle to find enough time to finish to-do lists. Being safe on the road should always be first priority. Unfortunately, many drivers do not always follow the posted speed…

Teens and Distracted Driving – inexperience behind the wheel makes teenagers more susceptible to distraction behind the wheel. Teenagers are warned that texting while driving is dangerous. Yet, one in three teens who text say they have done so while driving. Not all teens are aware that other distractions can be just as dangerous as texting. Awareness campaigns…

Share the Road – bicycles belong – it’s nearly summer, and Alaska’s drivers are sharing the road with more than just a few hardy year-round cyclists. Respect between motorists and cyclists is critical. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 1,100 bicyclists died in bicycle-related injuries in the United States in 2023.…

Driving  In The Sun – Spring is upon us with summer fast approaching. Changing seasons means more caution is needed while on Alaskan roads. There is even more sun glare while driving throughout the day. There are a few things you can do behind the wheel to Be Safe Driving in the Sun. Adjust For…

Every year in Alaska, dozens of people die in fatal car accidents. Statistics from 2023 show 67 Alaskans died on Alaskan roadways that year in relation to 59 fatal car accidents. In other words, someone died on an Alaskan road every 5.4 days in a fatal car accident. Understanding Negligence In Fatal Car Accidents Sadly,…

Distracted Drivers – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Attempts to change driver behaviors through legislation, enforcement, public awareness, and education are ongoing. We’ve all seen the reminders that using a cell phone while driving is both dangerous and against the law. Using a cell phone while behind the wheel is one of the biggest…