Addressing the deadly Washington D.C. train crash Debbie Hersman of the National Transportation Safety Board said the operator of the train that “slammed into a stationary train in front of it apparently had activated the emergency brakes in a failed effort to stop before the accident.” as reported in the Washington Post. Hersman said the “emergency brake button, known as the ‘mushroom,’ was depressed, and the steel rails showed evidence that the brakes were engaged.”
Winter Driving Safety
February 11, 2013
Winter is back with a vengeance as winter storm “Nemo” coats the east coast in a beautiful blanket of white. Many of us enjoy winter sports such as skiing and snowshoeing and welcome the snow.