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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...

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...