Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,477 lives in 2015 alone. Additionally, 391,000 people were injured by distracted driving, and 660,000 is the estimated number of drivers using electronic devices while driving. The NHTSA leads the national effort to save lives by preventing this dangerous behavior. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America’s […]
What if a tree falls on my house? My car? My fence?
Trees are beautiful. Tall. Majestic. Green. And also very, very heavy. Which is why if a tree falls in the direction of your house it’s terrifying. Trees have the power to cause some pretty serious damage to your home—they’re not picky about which way they fall if a sudden storm or wind gust pops up. […]
Buckle Up!
Although most Americans (about 88.5 percent) wear seat belts, there still a sizable number who who don’t—despite being widely proven to save lives (almost 14,000 in 2015). Plus, we all know we need to click it to avoid that ticket. Teens are the population group least likely to wear their seat belts. It should come as no […]
Practice Builds Experience
Teen Drivers Are Inexperienced When inexperience meets the road, crash risks increase. Practice builds experience and reduces risk. Learn more and get free resources at DriveitHOME.org. Source: National Safety Council
Parental Influence
SETTING GROUND RULES Although teen driver fatalities have declined over the years, motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of teen deaths. In fact, the United States is in the midst of an alarming overall increase in roadway fatalities. This makes it more important than ever for parents to be insistent on the rules set for […]
Distracted Driving for Teens
It just makes sense that a person can’t text and drive a car at the same time. Distracted driving causes crashes, and people can get hurt or killed. That’s why responsible drivers don’t text and drive (or talk on the phone while driving), and they don’t allow other distractions to pull their attention from the […]
Common Driving Mistakes Teens Make
Being a teen driver isn’t easy. You’re developing a new skill, and the consequences of making mistakes while doing so can have serious ramifications, such as auto accidents that result in injuries, deaths, and serious car damage. And, then there’s the impact your errors have on your car insurance rates. Knowing what types of driving mistakes […]
Auto Recalls
Have you ever wondered what exactly an auto recall is, or what you should do if your car is recalled? If so, you’re in luck. We are here to answer those questions and provide additional information that you can utilize if the situation of your car being recalled ever happens. So to start, what is […]
Winter Tire Tips
Do You Need Winter Tires? You know it’s coming. Snow and slush. Freezing rain. Maybe even black ice. But do you know if your tires are ready for all of that? When driving in Ohio, in the wintertime, your tires just might be the most important safety feature on your car. The right ones can […]
Football Fan Safety
Make football season not just fun, but also safe Finally, fall is here! That eagerly anticipated season when we get to enjoy cooler temps, colorful leaves, the start of school and, of course, football season in Ohio! Football season brings with it a whole host of seasonal activities for football fans, from game-day tailgates and […]
Parents are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers
Did you know that new drivers are more likely to be involved in a fatal crash simply due to inexperience? The CDC is a great resource for parents who want to encourage safe driving behavior in their teens. Teen driving may be a new territory for some parents, so use these resources to find articles […]