Auto Accidents Archives - Select Towing and Recovery | Casper, Wyoming https://selecttowingandrecovery.com/category/auto-accidents/ Car Towing, Heavy Duty Towing, Winch Out Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:35:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://selecttowingandrecovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/favicon.ico Auto Accidents Archives - Select Towing and Recovery | Casper, Wyoming https://selecttowingandrecovery.com/category/auto-accidents/ 32 32 Driving Drowsy https://selecttowingandrecovery.com/2024/08/05/driving-drowsy/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:23:42 +0000 https://selecttowingandrecovery.com/?p=3179 Driving Drowsy Wyoming is a beautiful state, full of history, animals, mountains, rivers, gorgeous, clear blue skies, and open roads. There are also dangers that come with the vastness of the state and the relatively few towns and sparse population. Things To Consider Here For You Enjoy your trip through Wyoming. Be cautious and prepared, […]

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Driving Drowsy

 

We push ourselves daily, needing to be everywhere and doing everything. Driving drowsy and being mentally fatigued can have harmful effects, not only on your health and safety, but also your quality of life. As a result, late night or early morning driving, exhaustion after work, and not getting enough sleep are just a few of the reasons people drive drowsy.
Remain alert!

Planning Ahead

  •  Plan out your trip. Long or short, have a plan to eliminate long days of driving, especially if you’re the only driver.
  • Factor in rest times. Plan stops along the way to stretch, walk, or even nap, to recharge for the next segment of your trip.
  • Get a good night’s sleep. Even the days before the trip, plan to get extra rest so you’re mind and body are ready for your trip. While on the trip, be sure to get plenty of sleep to prevent driving drowsy in the daytime.
  • Pay attention to your internal clock. When are you the sleepiest? The drowsiest times of day are between midnight and 6am and, again, in the earlier part of the afternoon. Try to avoid driving during these times, even though it may seem like a good idea to make good timing.
  • Stay away from sedatives and alcohol. These effect your quality of sleep and may prevent alertness for the next day.

While Driving

  • Be aware of your body. For instance, watch for signs that you’re becoming sleepy or less alert. Find the nearest exit or rest area and get some rest. It’s definitely better to arrive safely to your destination than push yourself and end up in a wreck or emergency situation.
  • “Tricks” don’t always work. Turning up the A/C, changing the radio station, increasing caffeine or energy drink stimulants don’t always work and draw your attention away from the road. Rather, it’s best to get the rest your body needs instead of pushing through.

What You Should Know

A few causes of drowsiness can be sleep deprivation or disorders, medications, time of day, alcohol, and working long hours. According to the National Highways Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA,  there were “693 deaths from drowsy-driving-related crashes just in 2022.” That’s too many. For more information, check out the NHTSA link above.

Here For You

Enjoy your trip through Wyoming. Be cautious and prepared, but if you find that you need help on Wyoming’s open roads, we are Select Towing and Recovery. Located in Casper, Wyoming and serving the surrounding area with everything from car towing to heavy duty truck winch outs. If you find yourself broken down, call your 24-hour, local towing company at 307-277-0713. We will take care of you.

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Auto accidents can occur out of nowhere. They can be either a light bump or a costly wreck. So, it’s important to have vehicle accident preparedness info for any instance. In whatever situation, be sure to stay calm, and if possible, move your vehicle to the side of the road. Wait for help to arrive. When help arrives, allow them to do their job. Remember to stay calm. Wrecks can make you emotionally on edge, so do your best to remain calm and patient. Not only for you, but also for passengers in the wreck with you.

• Call 911 and Wait for Help

Call 911 and alert them of any injuries. Give them as much information as possible, including the condition you and your passengers are in. Calling the police should be your first reaction when you are in any wreck. If someone is injured they will be the ones to assist with their medical needs and/or call an ambulance. They will also clean up the auto accident’s aftermath. Even if no one is injured, but your vehicle is damaged, it is still good to call the police. They may decide not to come if the situation doesn’t seem urgent. If you aren’t sure what to do or how to go on, ask the officer or head of dispatch for information and advice.

• After the Accident, Document Everything

Take pictures or videos of the scene, marks on the car or state of the car, area of accident, etc. It is important for the police to be at the scene so you can begin to file a report. It will be an overview and assessment of the wreck. If they don’t arrive, you will need to go to the police department and file one yourself.

• Towing Company

We are Select Towing and Recovery. Call us at 307-277-0713. Casper’s locally owned towing company. Here to help you in any wreck, any weather, and provide recovery towing.

• Contact Your Insurance Company

They will help you file the appropriate forms and assess any damage for repairs.

• Avoiding Accidents

While vehicle accidents are part of life and can occur at any time and anywhere, it is important to try to avoid them. So, be alert and mindful of your surroundings. If you have to second guess yourself wait or slow down.

For more information check out Driving Safety.

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