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The Latest Teen Driving Statistics
Car accidents rank as the 9th leading cause of death, accounting for 2.2% of all deaths globally every year. Among those deaths, more than half of all the drivers are between the ages of 15-44 years old. In fact, as far as younger people, car accidents are the leading...
The Weirdest Traffic Laws in the World
Around the world, traffic laws are implemented with the safety of drivers, passengers and pedestrians in mind. With the invention of the automobile at the turn of the century in the 1900s, it was necessary to create new laws to keep everyone safe on the road. Over...
The Facts about Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is defined as “the practice of driving a motor vehicle while engaged in another activity, typically one that involves the use of a cellular phone or electronic device”. Checking and replying to text messages or logging into social media pages, for...
How to Deal with a Breakdown
Keeping your car well-maintained is the first step in avoiding an unexpected, and possibly costly, breakdown on the road. However, sometimes no matter how much we prepare, unanticipated events can cause our vehicles to breakdown. Maybe an object flew out of the open...
The Most Shocking Driving Statistics
Sometimes, just knowing some driving statistics and facts can help you be a safer, more conscious driver. There’s nothing more eye-opening than seeing the numbers in front of you in black and white to make you realize exactly how important driving safely is. There are...
The Hazards of Summer Driving
When people think of the most dangerous season to be out on the roads, most of them will probably think winter poses the most hazards. After all, in Northeast Ohio especially, icy roads and low visibility during a blizzard will certainly impair many drivers. However,...
The High Cost of Car Accidents
While of course the highest car accident costs are the loss of human lives, even a minor accident can result in some big financial expenses to all those involved. According to a report from the OSHA, car accidents can cost a company around 66 BILLION dollars in...
Setting Ground Rules for Your Teen Driver
Teens are new, excited drivers, ready to get out and hit the open road with their friends. They’ve reached a new level of independence, and due to the amount of activities your teen may be involved in, you might be ready to hand over the keys and bask in some of your...
Watching Out for Pedestrians
Both drivers and pedestrians share the responsibility of keeping themselves and others on the road safe. “Distracted walking” is a newer phenomenon among pedestrians and can cause a major accident, or even a fatality when a pedestrian is paying more attention to a...
Buying a Car for a Teen- What to Look For
After your teen passes his or her driving test, you might find yourself inconvenienced by how often they ask to “borrow” your car. It might be time to consider purchasing a car your teen can call their very own. Owning a car teaches teens responsibility, especially if...