SUMMER S ENSURING SAFET
Summer is in full swing! This season is the perfect time to get outdoors and play sports. From soccer and baseball to swimming and biking, the days are long, and the weather is perfect! And with kids soon returning to school, they’ll likely participate in various sports and activities. While sports offer numerous physical and mental benefits, they can also present potential injury risks. Let’s take a look at different ways to prevent sports injuries and how to manage them if they occur. Preventing Sports Injuries Proper Warm-Up and Stretching: Before participating in physical activity, it’s important to stretch and warm up to prepare your muscles and joints for the demands of the sport. Appropriate Gear and Protection: To reduce the risk of accidents and injuries, wear the proper equipment and gear, including helmets, shin guards, mouthguards, and appropriate footwear. Proper Hydration: Dehydration can lead to cramps and heat- related illnesses. Drinking plenty of water before, during, and after playing sports is important, especially on hot summer days. Following Rules: It’s important to play the games how they are intended to be played to avoid accidents and injuries! Especially with kids, ensure they understand the rules and follow safety guidelines.
As you buckle up and hit the road across the U.S., you might want to brush up on more than just your driving skills — some local traffic laws are as quirky as the attractions dotting the country. From the bizarre to the downright hilarious, cruise through four of the weirdest traffic laws that could have you scratching your head or chuckling all the way to your next stop. California’s Speedy Ghost Cars Head to California, where no vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 mph. Yes, even those futuristic self-driving cars have to obey the speed limits. It’s an interesting precaution against our potential AI driver’s need for speed and flipping into joyride mode. Denver’s Color Coordinated Sundays In Denver, Colorado, black cars are banned on Sundays. The origin of this law is murky, but it adds an extra layer of consideration for your Sunday drive. You’d better pick a different color for a leisurely weekend cruise. Oklahoma’s Driving Distractions Put down the comic books if you’re driving through Oklahoma. It’s illegal to read them while driving, which sounds reasonable enough considering the focus required to operate a vehicle safely. Save Spider-Man and Superman for later, and keep your eyes on the road! Drunk Driving … by Association? Strangely enough, in Texas, any driver who is within arm’s reach of alcohol while driving is breaking the law, and this includes a passenger’s bloodstream! So, Texas drivers must think twice before offering their tipsy buddies a ride home. As for Virginia, drunk passengers can also receive a DUI if they’re riding with an intoxicated driver! So, always call an Uber if you and your buddy have had a drink or two. Whether born from safety concerns or legislative sessions that got wildly out of hand, these rules add a dose of humor to road-tripping across the U.S. Remember these oddities as you navigate the highways and byways — they’re not just funny anecdotes but actual laws that could impact your journey! STEER CLEAR OF THESE ODDITIES ON YOUR NEXT ROAD TRIP America’s Wackiest Traffic Laws
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