Motor Vehicle Safety

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...

Perhaps you’re an auto enthusiast who is looking to give your sporty car an extra edge? Tinted windows can offer a unique and stylish aesthetic. At the same time, there are also some practical benefits, such as reducing glare from the sun and protecting yourself from...

Getting any kind of injury that limits your activities can be painful -- and frustrating. Especially if you are a highly independent person, injuries can make it much harder to do all those things you are used to doing. You may need to stop certain activities or seek...

You made sure that your teen was fully prepared to be a safe driver before you let them take the car once they got their driver’s license. Unfortunately, you don’t have that kind of control over other drivers.  If your teen was injured by another driver, your first...

When you're driving, you likely have had the experience of seeing someone else that appeared to be dangerous or reckless. You knew they were driving poorly, and you couldn't understand why they would do this. Why would they choose to put everyone else at risk? The...