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While the number of drunk driving deaths per year has decreased since the 1980s, work still needs to be done to create safer roadways. Alarmingly, one person is killed in the United States every 50 minutes by a drunk driver. That adds up to 29 deaths every day. A significant percentage of drunk drivers who...

The winter season in Ohio started as early as November 11, 2019 — dumping several inches of ice and snow on the Columbus area. Only a day before ushering in the new year, Winter Storm Gage brought us snow, ice, high winds, power outages, and several collisions. While we can't control the weather, we can...

It's been nearly two years since the fatal self-driving Uber crash that killed an Arizona pedestrian made national headlines. It marked the first-ever pedestrian fatality involving an autonomous car. According to reports, the autonomous car should have never been placed into service. Not only was it not programmed to identify pedestrians outside of crosswalks, but...

Have you recently purchased a used car or do you plan on buying one? If so, it's critical to understand the safety risks associated with used cars. That means that you must be prepared to conduct your own research. For most people who purchase used cars with mechanical defects, they usually happen when the vehicle...

  Car accidents are traumatic events. Injuries can be serious and life-threatening, from head and internal injuries to broken bones and deep lacerations. What about the psychological impact? Even if you are fortunate enough to escape a car wreck without a serious physical injury, you may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to Verywell Mind, car...

Car fires are rarely anticipated by Ohio drivers, so they may come as a shock. Last month, it happened to a Columbus woman who was driving a 2015 Kia Soul, according to ABC6. Luckily, she was able to escape minutes before the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames. "We were sitting there watching it burn, you...

Drivers and other road users don’t always take the risks of embarking on Ohio roads into account. Crashes that cause serious injury or death often come without warning and allow little time to react. It’s not to say that road users should fear for their lives every time they travel, but the statistics should serve...

Work zones are becoming increasingly more dangerous for drivers and workers. Driving on Ohio’s roads can be a maze of orange barrels and traffic cones, detours and lane shifts, especially throughout the summer. Work zones have become such a danger that in May, Ohio Gov. Mike Dewine and the Ohio Department of Transportation drew attention...

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...