Vocabulary

Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used. Andy_H Andy_H Jordin Jordin Kelsey Kelsey Sheila Sheila Andy_H: Hey, Jordin! Jordin: Hey, Andy. Are you here? Andy_H: Yeah… It’s really bad outside here. It’s freezing cold! The roads are pretty much a sheet of ice! Jordin: I should probably put on another jacket then. Andy_H: That’s actually not why I’m calling. I was trying to reach Kelsey earlier, but she wouldn’t pick up. I was sort of involved in a fender bender, so… Jordin: Oh, no! Are you OK? Andy_H: No, yeah… It’s fine. I’m fine. Someone just slid into me, so there are a couple of dents in my bumper, but there were already a few, so… Jordin: I’m glad you’re OK! Andy_H: Listen, it’s really bad out here. Traffic is moving really slowly, and I don’t know if I’ll be able to pick you and Kelsey up in time to drive you over to the studio to make this music video. So… Jordin: Kelsey is going to be so bummed! Andy_H: I know. I feel really bad, but I also still have to deal with this fender bender. Can you call Kelsey and try to let her know? Jordin: Of course, Andy. Andy_H: Thanks, that’d be awesome. Jordin: Yeah. I’m glad you’re OK. Stay safe out there, OK? Andy_H: Oh, no problem here, Jordin. Thanks, though. I can handle the elements. I’ll have you know that I am a certified snow… Jordin: Andy? Andy!? Andy_H: No, I’m fine! It’s just the, uh… Jordin: I’m sorry. Were you just saying that you’re a very experienced snowman? Andy_H: The wind kind of picked up, and the shoe-to-grip ratio on my shoes are… It’s icy. OK, I gotta go! I’ll talk to you later. Bye! Oh, boy! Jordin: Kelsey! Finally! Hello! Kelsey: Jordin, are you two here? Jordin: Well, no. Andy just called. Kelsey: Oh, no! We’re going to be late!!! Jordin: Yeah, like, really late. Andy got in an accident. Kelsey: Yikes! Is he OK? Jordin: He’s just fine. He might be a little sore, but that’s just from trying to show off. Anyway, it was just a little fender bender, and he is just fine. Kelsey: OK, I’m glad he’s not hurt! What should we do? What should I do? Jordin: Yeah, he said it’s pretty icy out there and very cold. Kelsey: I feel really bad asking everyone to travel on such a terrible day. Jordin: Don’t feel bad. We all really want to make the music video! Kelsey: Should I cancel it? Jordin: Andy said traffic is pretty slow, so it might just take a little while to get there. So, it depends on how much time you have the director and the studio for, I guess. Kelsey: I’ll go outside and check it out. If it looks really bad, then I’ll just cancel it. I don’t want Andy to have another accident. Jordin: OK, I’ll call Andy. Kelsey: Thanks, Jordin! Sheila: Andy! Sorry, I missed your call! Andy? Andy_H: Hello, Sheila! Sheila: Andy, did you just fall down? Andy_H: What? No. I was just… checking my car here… wanted to make sure the transmission thing… Sheila: Uh, huh. Sure. Wow, it really looks like it is snowy and icy there! Andy_H: Oh, yeah, we got a winter storm, all right. Whew! Sheila: Ouch. Andy_H: Are you all right? Sheila: Oh, yeah, just a little sunburn from the beach yesterday. Andy_H: Oh. That sounds… nice. Sheila: I thought Kelsey was doing her music video today? Andy_H: Well, we still may. I was supposed to pick Kelsey up, but I got into a little fender bender, so… Sheila: Are you OK?! Is your car OK? Andy_H: Oh, yeah. Yeah, just fine. Both a little dented, but… Oh, Sheila, I’ll be fine. I’m like a cat in the snow. Sheila: What does that mean? Andy_H: I mean that I have great balance, and I can survive the elements, snow, ice… Sheila: OK, just be careful out there. I don’t want you to give yourself a fender bender just from walking down the sidewalk. Andy_H: I’m like an arctic fox, like a Belgian ice skater, like… Ouch! Sheila: Fender bender? Andy_H: Right on the hip.

What happens if you crash into a tree? A car crashing into a tree can result in minor damage or a completely totaled vehicle depending on the speed of the crash and the angle of impact, among other factors. If your car hits a tree while traveling at a high speed, the car has a higher likelihood of being totaled. Hitting a tree with your car can also result in injuries to the driver and passengers of the vehicle. While a basic liability policy will cover the medical expenses incurred by someone else in the accident, you'll need additional medical payments coverage to help with any personal medical costs associated with the accident. If your car crashes into a tree and you damage the tree itself, you may also be responsible for removing and/or replacing the tree and fixing any surrounding damage (ruined grass from tread marks, etc.). In many cases, your property damage liability coverage will pay for these costs, up to your coverage limits.

SARANAC LAKE — Two people were injured in a two-car, head-on collision Monday afternoon on state Route 86 south of Donnelly’s Corners. The Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad transported the driver and passenger of one car to Adirondack Medical Center down the road. The driver of the other car, Jon Norman, 40, of Saranac Lake, signed off, declining medical attention after the collision, according to Saranac Lake Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brendan Keough.

March 16, 2016 Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Uber & Lyft Accidents, Wrongful Death With 3,000-pound hunks of steel and plastic careening off each other like they’re in a pinball machine, a multiple car pile-up is one of the most frightening and destructive events that can occur on the road. Unfortunately, these crashes are all too common, especially during the winter: a USA Today analysis last year found that 57 reported pile-up accidents occurred between November 2014 and March 2015 in the United States.

The Baltimore area is no stranger to pile-up accidents; last October, for example, 13 vehicles crashed—including a tractor trailer that jackknifed—on the Baltimore beltway ramp to Interstate 83 sending eleven people to the hospital with non-serious injuries. In terms of vehicles involved, though, 13 is a small number compared to the enormous pile-up that occurred in Michigan last year: The fiery January 2015 crash near Battle Creek involved 193 vehicles, killing one person and injuring 23.

Experts agree that adverse weather, reduced visibility, and people driving too fast for conditions all frequently play a role in Maryland pile-up crashes, but otherwise, very little research exists about these massive multiple-vehicle accidents and why they occur. Neither the Federal Highway Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, nor motor club AAA has published reports or statistics about these types of crashes. Data regarding pile-ups is hard to come by, as most organizations classify car accidents as either “single-vehicle” or “multiple-vehicle” events, with no special classification for crashes involving a large number of vehicles.

You are walking down the street when a car hits you and runs over your leg. You might be coming to a stop at a traffic light and another vehicle rear-ends your car. In either case, as you are collecting your thoughts about what just happened, the other driver takes off and flees the accident scene. You were just the victim of a hit and run. Victim of a Hit and Run Accident Stay calm and take a deep breath. If you were able to get the license plate number, even a portion of it, as well as the make and model of the vehicle that hit you, write these down or record them on your smartphone. Next, call 911. You need to take care of yourself and your injuries from the accident. Do not attempt to go after the other driver. This could cause your injuries to worsen. In addition, even if your car is still drivable, there could be mechanical damages you cannot see. As such, you are placing other drivers and pedestrians at risk of your causing an accident. While you are waiting to take pictures on your smartphone showing the accident scene, damages to your vehicle, and your personal injuries. You can also ask a witness to take pictures for you if you are too injured to move around. Once the police arrive, provide them as much information as you can. If there were witnesses, make sure to either ask them to stay or get their contact details to provide the police. Once the EMTs arrive, have them examine you for injuries. If necessary, seek medical treatment at the hospital.