Most motorists are likely aware that while driving adds a great deal of convenience to their lives, it can also present safety risks. As such, motorists in Cincinnati may wonder about the top challenges that driving in the Queen City presents. Many people may not...
Are you safer on rural or urban roads?
When it comes to road safety, there is sometimes a big gap between perception and reality. People will feel much safer than they actually are, usually because they’re in an area that they’re familiar with. One example of this comes from rural roads. Those who drive in...
What are Ohio leaders doing to make work zones safer for all?
There’s no question that when drivers speed or otherwise drive unsafely in a road work zone, they endanger not just the people working there but other motorists in the area as well. Nearly 1,000 road projects are planned throughout Ohio this summer. Earlier this...
Older and younger drivers are more likely to cause car accidents
Driving is a skill that evolves with age and experience, which makes older drivers less likely to make mistakes and younger drivers more prone to avoidable mishaps. So, how come both particularly younger and older drivers alike are more likely to cause – and otherwise...
How the school bus driver shortage endangers everyone
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...
5 roundabout safety tips
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...
5 tips to avoid hydroplaning
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 is a problem: Here’s how to limit it on your end
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...
Braking safely in your vehicle
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...
2 things that could affect a new parent’s ability to drive
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...