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AAA is urging the federal government to permit installation of high beam headlight technology that increases roadway lighting, without the glare that disturbs oncoming drivers. “Driving at night doesn’t have to be such a risky undertaking for Americans,” said John Nielsen, AAA managing director of automotive engineering and repair. A story on the AAA NewsRoom...

Bicycles are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transportation in greater Columbus and across the United States. According to an article by Strong Towns, a website dedicated to community improvement, more Americans are recognizing the economic, environmental, and health benefits of bicycling. Why the hostility towards bicyclists? While more people prefer bicycles over cars, especially...

It’s not rocket science; speed kills. Many drivers exceed the speed limit without being aware of it. Others are simply in too much of a hurry to care about the consequences. At best, you may have seen them pulled over and cited by police. At worst, you may have seen or experienced a devastating crash....

Many Columbus-area residents and visitors will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. It’s a fun time for family and friends to congregate and enjoy the holiday festivities. For many, Saint Patrick’s Day means a night out drinking. While this seems inevitable, mixing alcohol with getting behind the wheel can have serious and fatal consequences. According to WalletHub,...

Texting while driving might be the most common example of distracted driving. But it’s not the only dangerous activity that diverts drivers’ attention away from the road. Other distractions include eating while driving, operating a GPS, adjusting the radio or personal grooming.   Many drivers believe they can safely multitask behind the wheel, but they are only putting...

Experts call it traumatic brain injury. Your head moves violently forward and back or side to side, causing the brain to collide with the interior of your skull. Brain tissue is bruised. Blood vessels are torn. The sudden movement can injure neuronal axons – the threadlike arms of nerve cells that connect brain cells to each...

Drivers engage in dangerous habits during all months of the year. However, with the holidays comes an upsurge of traffic and environmental factors. When inclement weather strikes, Columbus roadways can become dangerous. As we discussed last month, shorter days and more nighttime driving decreases visibility and increases the likelihood of drowsy driving. These factors and...

As the days grow shorter and weather becomes more hazardous, this time of year can pose a slew of risks to road users in the Columbus area. According to Statista, October was the deadliest month in 2016 (the latest statistics) with approximately 3,249 traffic fatalities nationwide. While November experienced a drop in traffic fatalities, 2,998 people lost their lives...

Car accident deaths caused by drivers who run red lights have spiked 17 percent in the last five years. That's according to a new joint study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), National Safety Council (NSC), Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety and AAA. The groups have called for more communities to take...

Motorcyclists in Columbus, Ohio often enjoy the freedom of the open road. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents sometimes occur. And when they do, other drivers are often to blame. After an accident, injured motorcyclists often have lots of questions. But where can they find accurate answers to their questions? How likely am I to be involved in a...