Fall has definitely started, and that means the trees are about to turn into a riot of color all over Ohio. Leaf watchers are expected to be out in droves along many of the state’s most scenic -- and rural -- routes. Whether you plan to drive out to one of the state’s...
If someone mentions distracted driving, what do you think of? Is it people using their phones? That is one of the most frequent and dangerous distractions, yet, it is far from the only one. There are three ways in which things can distract drivers -- manually,...
The biggest danger when you take the wheel of a car is the other drivers with whom you share the road. Defensive driving teaches you how to reduce the risk they pose you. If you have ever driven along and shouted at a driver who cannot hear you not to do something,...
When the weather gets colder, you may see vehicle owners warming up their cars before setting off. Allowing the vehicle to idle on the drive ensures the engine is at an optimal point for when they begin to drive. Yet, many drivers do not prepare either the vehicle or...
A car accident almost never happens on purpose. Nobody intends to cause a wreck, but their behavior can create the conditions that made the crash possible. For example, a driver who is speeding raises the risk that they will lose control and crash into another...
As a motorcyclist, you know that riding your bike is more dangerous than driving in a car. Motorcycles are inherently more dangerous, even when you’re a good driver, because they don’t offer much protection. When someone else causes an accident that you can’t avoid,...
The United States is largely a country where you need to drive your own car. It is a massive country with vastly spread-out communities. Many workers live dozens of miles from work, so walking, biking and taking the bus just aren’t viable options. They spent time on...
Intersections are dangerous places to be. You’re approaching cross traffic, and you have the potential for pedestrians and cyclists to be using crosswalks. There may be lights or stop signs that you have to abide by, too. A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety...
You are driving along when another vehicle hits you from behind. You step out of the car in shock to be met by a volley of abuse from the other driver trying to blame it all on you. Are they right? Rear-end collisions are generally the fault of the driver behind...
Winter is here, and that can mean that the roads are dangerous in Northeast Ohio. People in Ohio got the white Christmas that the season tends to see, but that snowfall led to dangerous, slick streets. On Dec. 24, news about the weather also pointed out how many...
