Articles Posted in Alaska Highways And Roads

Navigating Alaska Roads – Many factors are at play when driving a vehicle in Alaska. It’s critical that drivers stay wary of potential hazards. For example, drivers should slow down and drive more cautiously along roadways with potholes or other damage. Give extra space between vehicles and approach obstacles very carefully. Use Extra Caution Around…

Slow Down Alaska. Winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions. In these frigid months, it is important to prepare yourself – and your vehicle – for any situation you may encounter. Whether it is ensuring that your vehicle has the proper tires for rough conditions or just slowing down in general, the following ice…

Auto Liability Insurance, or third-party insurance, pays for damages and injuries to other people (third parties) if you’re at fault in an accident. It covers bodily injury and property damage. Auto Liability Insurance is also referred to as auto liability coverage, broken down into Bodily Injury Liability (BI) and Property Damage Liability (PD).  Auto Liability Insurance protects you when claims arise…

Travel Safety – Holiday travel and transportation by bus, train, and air is popular for Alaska. The Alaska railroad connects many parts of the state, making travel across Alaska easier. Several cities also have bus services that run year round to help get people across town. When traveling in Alaska, consider these alternate means of…

Winter Auto Safety – Alaska’s winter is already here. Auto safety through winter vehicle maintenance is a good idea. Extreme temperature changes can affect your car, so it’s important to make sure your car is in working order for winter driving. Stay safer on the road during the winter months with good winter auto safety…

Winter Tires and Alaska – Preparing your vehicle for driving on Alaskan roadways during the winter is very important. There are a variety of winter tires that help with traction in cold, slippery road conditions. However, there are options besides classic all-season tires. Choosing the correct tires and accessories for winter driving increases safety for you…

Winter Vehicle Prep – As Alaska rolls into winter, it’s time to prepare your vehicle for winter driving. Vehicle maintenance for every season is important. However, it’s especially important in winter. With dropping temperatures and falling snow, preparing your vehicle is a must. Wiper Blades A good set of wiper blades during the winter is…

Winter Driving – Each year, with the onset of significant winter weather, the number of motor vehicle accidents increases. The arrival of winter with slippery, icy road conditions is predictable, however, the level of the driver’s training and skill in the car beside you or behind you is not. Thus, the importance of being an assertive, conscientious,…

Fall Into Winter – Alaska Road Safety: Changing weather conditions in Alaska make driving more dangerous than in most states, especially at this time of year. Alaskan roads may be dry, debris-covered, wet, snowy, icy or any combination of these on any given day. In addition, certain conditions make roads even more dangerous. For example,…

Alaska Seatbelt Safety – Seatbelts and car seats are non-optional for Alaskan drivers and vehicle passengers. Alaska Law requires everyone occupying a vehicle to be appropriately restrained while in motion. Always buckle up, and confirm all passengers are buckled, before driving. Seatbelts Saves Lives As technology progresses, seatbelts are even more effective at saving lives.…