Articles Posted in Alaska Driver Safety

Alaska Cell Phone Distractions – Along with the warm weather summer brings, Alaska also sees an uptick in pedestrian activity as the winter’s inhospitable temperatures no longer banish people to the indoors or the warmth of motor vehicles. However, along with more foot traffic comes the greater likelihood of distracted walking. Cell Phone Distractions: The…

Alaska Summer Road Trips – Recreational vehicles and summer road trip season is upon us. For this reason. preparing for travel, recreation, and camping before you hit the road is critical. Following are some tips to keep your summer road trip adventures safe and fun. Plan Your Alaska Summer Road Trip Route Alaska summer road trips…

Alaska Summer Driving and Kids – A right of passage for many children is finally being “big enough to ride in the front.” At the same time, airbags can seriously injure or kill young children riding in the front seat. Keep children in approved car seats as long as they are under the recommended age and sizes. Alaska…

Alaska Summer Driving brings unique dangers for Alaska’s drivers. When drivers fail to slow down, pay attention, and avoid these dangers, it significantly increases the likelihood of an automobile accident. Johnson Law offers these helpful reminders for safer travel during our beautiful Alaskan summers: Alaska Summer Driving and Cell Phones The use of cell phones…

National Road Trip Day Exploring Alaska. National Road Trip Day is the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend in the United States. Specifically, it is the kickoff to the American summer road trip season. For 2025 National Road Trip Day is Friday, May 23rd.  It’s a good time to consider planning a road trip in Alaska,…

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, both during the daily drive and when undertaking a road trip, exploring…

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. Safe driving on Alaskan roads should always be first priority. Unfortunately, many drivers do not always follow the posted speed…