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Over the past decade, more than 61,280 wildfires have decimated at least 7.4 million acres of land in the United States. Although most wildfire incidents occur around western states, smaller wildfires can sometimes happen around less open areas, so long as there is a fuel source. Wildfires can occur for many different reasons, and their impact can be catastrophic if drivers or people are wandering around. While there’s no way to know if and when you’ll ever come across a wildfire, you can do ... Read More

When you register for eye, organ, and tissue donation on your driver’s license, you’re legally making a generous and worthwhile decision that will be honored after you pass away. You must discuss such a decision with your family members so they’ll know and be prepared to honor your decision. It would be best if you become an organ donor on your driver’s license as it will allow you to save many lives and reduce the waiting list for organ transplants. Becoming an Organ donor Anyone 18 years an... Read More

Getting involved in a car accident is always an unpleasant experience. Emotions usually run wild, and you may be distracted, confused, or in pain immediately after the accident. However, you can take specific steps to protect yourself and prepare for a car accident lawsuit or car insurance claim. The first thing you have to do after getting into an accident is to remain calm. The post-accident procedure is relatively straightforward, but it can be challenging. Keeping calm will enable you to ... Read More

Driving near large trucks on the highway isn’t the same as driving around other vehicles. Large trucks like the semi truck or tractor trailers, and other powerful vehicles are usually fully loaded and weigh over 80,000 pounds - or above 40 tons. Hence, all the extra weight makes it difficult for these trucks to respond to dangers on the road or brake quickly. A car having a head-on collision with a large truck can be a terrible scenario. The disparities in weight and power of these two vehicl... Read More

Learning the basics of driving, passing the road test, and finally acquiring your license is a significant milestone. However, the learning process doesn’t suddenly end after acquiring your driver’s license. As a newly licensed driver, you’ll need to know how to properly handle any situation you’re faced with when driving. You also need to know and abide by all traffic regulations, know the appropriate times to take your vehicle for servicing, what to do if your tires get punctured. The list ... Read More