Ashley's Corner

Hey-hey-hey,
It is the first day of Spring Break! The beach is calling, the school-books are being put down for a rest, and all the students are ready for some relaxation and fun with friends. However, as much fun as this time may be, it is also a risky time of the year. A lot of people go on road-trips to visit family, or just have fun somewhere farther from home. Driving to-and-from places has small risks, and driving for hours at a time has even more. Being out on the road for long periods of time is dangerous because you risk boredom at the wheel, drowsiness from driving for too long, and the weather and other drivers on the road cause danger too. Rain will make the roads slippery, and if it's thick enough the driver will need their headlights and tailights on as well as the wind-shield wipers but driving in thick rain is risky since the road is sometimes harder to see. Other drivers are dangerous for the same reasons, you may be doing fine while driving but if someone else isn't they could cause a potential crash which could harm you and others on the road. For those that are going away make sure you're careful out there! Have a wonderful spring break and make it ten times greater by using safe driving methods. No one wants to spend their spring break in the hospital...
Ashley B)