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Monday, December 7, 2009
A Reminder to take care on the roads out there,
accidents aren't fun,
people get hurt,
emergency service personnel are usually needed,
property gets damaged or destroyed,
what a waste time, resources, property and LIVES.
Slow down and pay attention, especially in the snow!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Anyone living around Sebastian Florida probably knows that car enthusiasts gather to show and admire all their classic cars at Checkers on Thursday nights.
Last night, as I passed by Checkers slowly checking out some cool cars and saw this vehicle and just had to stop and check it out closer.
I talked briefly to the creator of this work of art and got his card (in case someone wants him to build one for them.)
To contact the creator, visit
Or call Mike Vetter
321-431-8120
See other photos at donssite.com, my photo blog or see Truck photos, optical illusions or web animations
More on road safety at http://www.ezee.ca
Forklift Safety at liftright.net
Listen to Pete Harris while you surf.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
I just love traveling the Interstates
You see such a variety of drivers and vehicles
There are always cool sites to see whichever route I take.
Lots of different terrains
Lots of construction
and as always
Lots of hazards
You can't go through many states without seeing an accident
On this trip to Florida I saw far less than I normally see.
I like the reminder that Kentucky displays in this memorial 
Any accident, any injury, any fatality is too many.
Drive Safe, Drive Alert, Arrive Alive and Unhurt!
Every driver that uses the roads is responsible for keeping them safe.
More on road safety at http://www.ezee.ca
Forklift Safety at liftright.net
See Truck photos or my other photos at donssite.com
and my photo blog or see optical illusions or web animations
Now you can listen to Pete Harris too
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
If the guy in front of you stops real quick,
CAN YOU STOP TOO?
I was on the highway yesterday and couldn't believe there was not a serious accident.
A pack of cars (maybe six) came flying onto a highway ramp behind a slow truck. Several cars were severely tailgating as they entered the highway and panic ensued as they caught up to the truck. A couple of them managed to merge across into a middle lane but one guy who may not have seen the truck till the others moved, slammed on his brakes and spun off the road in a cloud of smoke and dust. I think he hit a road sign but I'm not sure as it was happening behind me now.
If this had happened today in the snow, the one car that spun out wouldn't be the only one to lose it.
On the highway in the snow, dangers of a collision are increased exponentially so you have to add that "exponential" factor to your defensive driving techniques.
This winter has been pretty brutal in some areas so far but there's still more to come so take care out there.
See Truck photos or my other photos at donssite.com
or see optical illusions or web animations
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Friday, October 17, 2008
Another case of a driver somehow being distracted when the brakes came on.
The pick up truck careened into the silver car thrusting the poor guy into the black SUV in front of him and shoving the SUV into a tractor trailer.
Highway driving requires constant concentration on the task of driving.
Momentary distractions can have a devastating outcome as traffic conditions can change in a split second.
Leave enough space for your reaction time plus a little extra to account for traffic behind you.
More on road safety at http://www.ezee.ca
Forklift Safety at liftright.net
See Truck photos or my other photos at donssite.com
or see optical illusions or web animations
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
It was a pretty wet day today and the rain caused havoc in traffic all over.
I saw several weather related accidents today.
There was a car overturned in a ditch after sliding on wet pavement that slowed traffic down a bit.
Then a few miles down the road was a big mess for several hours where a bus and truck tangled leaving the bus in the ditch.
Slow down in poor weather conditions.
No tires can grip a wet road anywhere near as good as a dry road especially when the road is "greasy" with traces of various automotive fluids and road dirt mixed with the rain.
More on road safety at http://www.ezee.ca
Forklift Safety at liftright.net
See Truck photos or my other photos at donssite.com
or see optical illusions or web animations