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While the last few years have seen much publicity about the differences between millennials and older generations, there's a trend among 20- and early 30-somethings that hasn't received much attention: Millennials are divorcing at a lower rate than their parents.

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Recent studies indicate that Colorado has some of the highest influenza rates in the nation. The flu spreads rapidly during the peak of winter, so more workers might be calling in sick in the next few weeks.

As much as these people want to be active even when they are sick, it’s best that they stay home and get some rest for the sake of themselves and others around them. While most people would likely think it’s to prevent spreading the infectious disease to others, flu victims have a much worse way of hurting someone if they get in the driver’s seat. While you may insist that you are still good enough to drive on your own, here are some reasons you should consider otherwise:

Traffic accidents happen in many ways, from crashes on the freeway involving semis to head-on collisions at intersections. However, some accidents happen on private property or other circumstances that are less common. Moreover, they may be especially likely in certain situations, such as road construction zones and construction sites in general. There are different ways in which motor vehicle accidents can occur on construction sites and it is crucial to be aware of these risks if you are employed in the construction industry.

Aside from road construction, which involves many different accident risks on a daily basis, workers in various types of construction trades may face dangers related to motor vehicle accidents. For example, someone may be struck by a truck while working because the driver was backing up and did not see the worker. Or, a truck may be hauling equipment or material that is not secured properly and it may fall on someone while they walk by. Someone may even be struck by a co-worker who is trying to drive to work in the early morning hours.

When a driver is experiencing strong emotions, such as severe depression, they may be more likely to drive erratically or cause an accident. Anger is one emotion which can be very dangerous on the road and many people struggle with road rage from time to time. Aside from road rage, a driver may be angry for any number of reasons and this can significantly increase the chances of something going wrong. If you ever feel angry behind the wheel, it is crucial to be aware of your feelings and focus on road safety. If necessary, you may need to get off the road.

Sadly, some drivers completely disregard this and cause an accident because they are so upset. Angry drivers may drive much faster than the speed limit and they may fail to abide by other traffic safety laws (such as stopping at a stop sign). Drivers may become angry for many different reasons, from finding out that they have lost their job, or their partner was having an affair to an incident that just occurred on the road. For example, someone may feel that they were disrespected while driving or they may become furious with another driver’s behavior (such as driving too slowly).