You may have heard that drivers need to leave a proper following distance between cars. Often, they are told to leave three or four seconds between each vehicle. This is done to give them enough reaction time so that they can avoid a rear-end accident or other...
When drivers get distracted, they are vastly more likely to make mistakes. In some cases, this is because they entirely disengage with the act of driving. Someone who is turning to talk to a passenger simply is not looking at the road ahead of them and may drift over...
Taking a boat out on Lake Erie can be a really enjoyable trip for the whole family. Accidents on the boat, however, can happen quickly and unexpectedly while having serious and life-altering injuries. The result can be physical, emotional, mental and financial anguish...
When someone hits you, different emotions may fill you, from anger to worry. However, while this is normal, it will help to stay calm and make the right moves, including talking to the other driver, if you can. Here is what you should say to them. Ensure they are safe...
Distracted driving represents a clear and present danger to those traveling the streets, highways, and interstates in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation. Even following a time when dangerous motor vehicle option was the rule, not the exception during a pandemic,...
Many adults in the U.S. move around by vehicle, and they all hope to arrive at their destination safely. However, this is not always the case. In 2020, 104,475 traffic crashes were reported in Pennsylvania - 286 daily and about 12 every hour. Unfortunately, most of...
Winter weather is here, and with that comes more hazards for road users. One thing that you can do to protect yourself is to prepare your car to the best of your ability. Outlined below are a few things to consider. Have you got the right tires? Most tires are...
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is scary. Even minor accidents can cause physical and mental injuries. At the scene of an accident, you may believe you are fine. After all, if the accident was minor and you don’t feel any immediate aches or pains, you...
When people talk about distracted driving, they typically think of drivers making calls or texting while on the move. While phone use is one of the most common and dangerous forms of driver distraction, it is far from the only one, and distracted driving did not begin...
Summer on Lake Erie is fun, but it comes with risks. One potential danger comes in the form of boaters who are on vacation and unfamiliar with the area. These out-of-towners can pose a threat to even the most seasoned boater in a few ways. The perils of boaters "on...
