BUCKLE UP, IT’S GOING TO BE A SAFE RIDE Top Traffic Tips for Every Driver
Thousands of vehicles take to the road every day, and there are almost as many deadly or harmful accidents. As National Traffic Safety Month kicks into gear this month, it’s the perfect time to rev up awareness and put the brakes on dangerous driving habits. Whether navigating city streets, cruising the highway, or sharing the road with pedestrians and cyclists, safety should always be in the driver’s seat. Buckle up because we are sharing some of the top tips for a safe commute! SHARE THE ROAD. There are many other drivers on the road alongside you, and it’s essential for everyone’s safety to give everyone enough room. Always provide a three-second following distance behind another vehicle. You can quickly figure that out by looking at an overhead road sign, tree, or other marker and counting the seconds it takes you to reach it after the car in front of you. Give large trucks extra room for the
wide turns they will make, and don’t break immediately in front of one, as it takes a big truck more time to break. Always give bicyclists at least 3 feet of clearance when passing. FOLLOW THE SPEED LIMIT. Higher speeds result in more serious accidents as those collisions carry a higher amount of force. The speed limit keeps drivers safe, and it’s illegal to speed. Not only is speeding a leading cause of wrecks, but it can also be dangerous in inclement weather like snow and ice. It’s harder to stop quickly if you drive above the posted limit. Keep an eye out for reduced speed limits, too. These can occur in school or construction zones, meaning more people are in the area, so you must pay greater attention to the surroundings to keep them safe. COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER DRIVERS. Always communicate your intentions on the road with the other drivers around you so
they can prepare. Use your turn signals to let people know where you are heading. Ensure your brake lights are in working order and slow down as soon as possible to give other drivers time to follow suit. Every small step you take to ensure safety on the road can make a huge difference in preventing accidents and saving lives. Buckle up, remain focused, and stay safe!
The priceless artwork, artifacts, and other attractions draw tourists worldwide to museums. However, not everyone can travel the globe to view the works of accomplished artists, curious historical figures, and inventions of esteemed engineers. Luckily, famed institutions like the Louvre in Paris, The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C., all have something in common: Patrons can enjoy them online . The internet helps bring esteemed exhibitions to your browser, where you can take virtual tours free of charge . Here are three incredible museums with virtual tours for all to enjoy! Virtual Museum Tours Make Art and History Accessible DIGITAL DISCOVERY THE LOUVRE Built partly in the ruins of a 12th-century fortress, France’s national museum and art gallery is the most popular destination of its kind. The French revolutionary government opened the Louvre in 1793, and Napoleon expanded it. Today, it houses some of the world’s most famous works of art, including Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa.” You can enjoy great swathes of its exhibits through virtual tours on its website.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Part of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., the National Museum of Natural History is the most-visited natural history museum in the world . Its 1.5 million-square-foot grounds house a dizzying array of exhibits to delight visitors of all ages. Virtual tours are available on its website and include spectacular views of its awe-inspiring exhibits. THE STATE HERMITAGE MUSEUM Founded by Catherine the Great in 1764, the world-famous Hermitage Art Museum is in the Russian city of St. Petersburg. Nicholas I and the Soviet Union, among others, have reconstructed and expanded it since then. While some of its works were sold to fund Soviet industrialization, it is still a tremendous beacon of art and culture. With political tension and despotic rule making it more difficult for those in the West to visit Russia at all , its virtual tours, which you can find on Google’s Arts and Culture website, are the safest way to view its contents.
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