Risk Management Magazine

It was my fault as much as it was his. I work with safety professionals and hear the statistics every day. Yet there I was in my own little world, rushing to get home and not paying attention to the other drivers on the road. That’s how I ended up forced into the median at 60 mph.

The force of the impact threw me against the door as my SUV skidded to a stop beside the barrier and every emergency signal lit up on my instrument panel. I knew the front-right tire and axle were destroyed.

Across the Army, Soldiers have many different hobbies to occupy their off-duty time. One of the main hobbies I often hear about is Soldiers working on their private motor vehicles. While doing the work themselves may help save money on a costly repair or modification, it can be dangerous if they don’t have the proper tools to do the job safely.