For Pennsylvanians, the start of winter means chilly temperatures and snowy weather. It also means holiday vacations and lots of traveling. But regardless of whether you are commuting to work or making a road trip to visit family, you’ll have to venture out into the cold sooner or later. To keep yourself and your passengers […]
Riding a bicycle can be a great way for you to stay healthy. Commuting with a bicycle is also an environmentally friendly way to get around. But when you share the road with cars and trucks, you should also make an effort to be safe. As roads have evolved to accommodate larger vehicles, they become […]
Driving has its frustrating moments, but few experiences can make drivers pull out their hair like a stretch of road where two lanes of traffic reduced to one. Some people, not wanting to be rude, move into the proper lane as soon as they see a lane ending sign. Others stay until the last possible […]
With the growth of artificial intelligence and surveillance, most people have growing paranoia about technology’s presence in our lives. However, technology makes our lives easier. And when new technology is developed, it’s usually either helping make our lives more convenient or even safer. It’s true with the growth of driver assistance technologies in new vehicles. […]
Summer is the perfect time for family road trips and extended vacations. You can easily pack everyone in the car and travel across the country to new, exciting destinations. However, traveling with a toddler in the vehicle makes the trip more daunting. Luckily, parents don’t have to be afraid to bring their toddler into the […]
Everyone has memories from learning how to drive. You probably remember your dad adding little pieces of advice as you travel the backstreets of your town. He may have mentioned that you need to be a “defensive driver.” A real defensive driver means you protect yourself on the road while anticipating hazards caused by the […]
Most drivers know how dangerous the roads are during the winter in Pennsylvania. Between slushy snowfall and icy streets, winter offers a variety of risks for residents. That’s why most drivers welcome spring with open arms once the temperatures start to rise. However, spring is notorious for rain. Even a drizzle increases the possibility of […]
Imagine you are in a severe car accident. You can get out of the car without any significant pain and assess the damage to your vehicle and the other driver. They ask if you want to go to the hospital, but you don’t think you have any injuries. What do you say? Sometimes, it takes […]
Car crashes come with a long list of expenses: repairs, medical treatments, insurance fees and possibly a new vehicle. However, drivers rarely think about how a severe accident impacts investments, especially their retirement funds. Unfortunately, it’s relatively easy for a car accident to turn into a life-altering event. In 2017, over 1,000 people were killed […]
There are many things it is very important for drivers here in Pennsylvania to do following a winter storm. This includes clearing the snow and ice off the tops of their vehicles. Failing to do this can create serious dangers out on the roads. When cars or trucks go out with snow or ice on […]
Car accidents are some of the most shocking incidents that can happen in people’s lives, and they are responsible for many serious injuries and deaths. After a crash, it’s not just your own injuries that you likely have to deal with. You’ll also have to deal with bills from your resulting medical care, problems working […]
A car accident can happen in seconds — and they’re absolutely terrifying to most people. Once the initial shock is over, confusion usually sets in simply because most people aren’t in car accidents often enough to know exactly what they should do in the aftermath. If you’re unsure how to handle yourself after a car […]
Pennsylvania certainly got a big dose of winter weather in the fall as snow covered much of the state recently. It was a bit earlier than we’re accustomed to for a big snowstorm and caught some drivers unprepared. It was a reminder that winter will be here for real soon. To help get you ready […]
She was the kindergarten teacher all the kids loved — the one parents hoped would be assigned to teach their little ones. However, when classes start in her school district this fall, a different teacher will be sitting behind her desk. The beloved teacher, 42, was killed this month in a car accident just a […]
Two members of a Canadian family were killed on July 4 in a tragic crash in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The accident occurred on northbound Interstate 81 in the Lackawanna County community of Scott Township. The family car, which held two adults, their son and their daughter, was traveling near the Fleetville exit around 4 p.m., on […]
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