Motor Vehicle Safety

The new school year got off to a rough start in Louisville, Kentucky, last month when a “transportation disaster,” as officials called it, stranded children trying to get home and caused schools to be closed while they worked to resolve the issue. Part of the problem...

Roundabouts have increasingly become an integral part of the driving landscape in Cincinnati, offering a more efficient and safer alternative to traditional intersections. However, navigating these road sections can be somewhat intimidating for some, and...

Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle's tires roll on top of a layer of water. The cause of this is often because the tires on a car can have difficulty channeling water through the tread to keep in contact with the road. As the tires roll on top of the water, a driver...

Distracted driving occurs when drivers take their eyes off the road, hands off the wheel or minds off driving. People who become distracted while driving have a higher chance of causing a distraction. You can help reduce car accidents by understanding how you can stop...

There are numerous aspects involved in safe driving practices, with one of the most important being knowing how to come to a safe stop. While cars are increasingly equipped with technological assistance such as Anti-lock braking systems (ABS), this doesn’t mean that...

If you have never adorned your car with a “baby on board” sticker, you might wonder why other people bother. It’s not like people set out to cause a crash only to see a sticker and change their minds. Most people want to get to their destination safely. Yet these...

Deer can be a significant hazard on Ohio’s roads this time of year.  There were 2,100 crashes involving them in Ohio in 2020. Knowing how to reduce the risk of a crash will be essential if you drive on rural roads. Here are some things to consider: Slow down in areas...

A lot of pet owners inadvertently put their pets, themselves and others at risk when they take the animals in the car. Most parents would never dream of letting their child travel unrestrained in the car. Yet many pet parents still feel it is OK to allow their pets to...

Most cars now have some form of electronic screen installed. Through it, you can do a whole variety of tasks. The issue is that many of these tasks are unsuitable while driving. An ideal driver should do nothing but drive. They should sit with both hands on the wheel,...

You were driving on the freeway when suddenly a sports car flew past you twice your speed. It was so sudden and unexpected that it caused you to lose focus on the road. Because of the distraction, another car may have been annoyed by your driving and started laying...