It doesn't happen often, but when an accelerator pedal malfunctions and sticks, the situation is frightening and extremely dangerous. In an instant, the vehicle can accelerate to full speed and be unresponsive to braking efforts.
While floods pose special risks to coastal and low-lying communities, more than 25 per cent of flood insurance claims are made by owners in low-to-moderate risk areas. Follow the emergency planning steps below so that rising waters don’t catch you and your family off guard.
Victims of burglary report the experience can shatter a person’s sense of security. Break-ins have been declining since the early 1990s, perhaps in part because homeowners are better informed about how to prevent the crime.