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Being run off the road by another driver can be frightening. It can happen when another driver weaves through traffic, illegally passes on a single-lane road, or is inattentive. Additionally, motorists can be run off the road by distracted drivers, drunk drivers, and aggressive drivers. In some cases, roadway departures can involve a single car due...

Parking lots are one of the few places where pedestrians and motorists meet at a high density. Some well-designed parking lots have designated walking areas that separate pedestrians from drivers. Many parking lots, however, are more of a free-for-all. The greatest dangers pedestrians face in Ohio parking lots are driver inattention and speeding. Other factors,...

The 2019 federal crash data is now available, according to StreetsBlog. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported more than 36,000 traffic fatalities across the U.S. in 2019. That includes 6,205 pedestrians and 846 bicyclists. While the NHTSA points out that U.S. roads are gradually getting safer, the agency also cites the overall crash increase...

Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's Eve may not be here yet, but we are in the midst of the holiday season. It starts on Thanksgiving and runs through the month of December. Many will be traveling long distances to visit family or embarking on holiday shopping at a local plaza. When you drive this time...

. We are now seeing a wave of semi-autonomous automotive technology previously unimagined. Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) come standard on many new cars. These systems have features designed to prevent collisions, lane departures or centerline crossing. How well does this technology work? Can we safely rely on ADAS when needed most? Glitches found in automated...

The summer is officially over. That means over the next few weeks, the days will become progressively shorter as we approach daylight saving time. And one of the most common risks associated with the fall season is drowsy driving. Missing even a couple of hours of sleep on any given night has a similar effect...

If you drive a Hyundai, Kia, or Tesla electric car, you may want to consider the risk of your vehicle catching fire. According to Consumer Reports, this happens more often than we think and is becoming a growing problem, with the advent of electric cars. Earlier this year, Hyundai and Kia recalled about 168,000 of its cars...

Ohio is home to thousands of lakes and bodies of water used by many fishing and recreational boaters. Summit Lake and the Portage Lakes are just a stone's throw away from Akron's city limits. Since we're currently in the midst of peak boating season, it's important that vessel owners and occupants understand that boating can...

Summer is in full swing as many teenage drivers enjoy their yearly break from school. Some teenage drivers have just earned their driver's license and are ready to embark on Ohio roadways for the first time. The feeling of driving at this age can be liberating but the lack of driving experience and the likelihood...

Some people say they are so good at driving they can look at their smartphones without creating a safety risk. Research shows they are only fooling themselves and posing a risk to their lives and everyone sharing the road. Distracted driving is very dangerous and a common factor in car accidents in Ohio, western Pennsylvania...