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There is always that one driver who fails to clear snow from the top of his or her car. These drivers pose an often-overlooked danger to other Pennsylvania road users. We often see chunks of snow or ice break off the roofs of their cars and fly through the air. In the best-case scenario, nobody...

On Sunday, January 5, 2020, Pennsylvania saw, first-hand, how dangerous slick road conditions can be — especially for large buses and trucks. According to ABC News, a bus full of foreign tourists lost control on Interstate-76 near New Stanton while traveling from New Jersey to Ohio. The crash reportedly occurred around 3:40 a.m., when temperatures had...

In 2018, more than 9,300 people have been killed in speed-related collisions across the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This accounts for almost 800 deaths a month. At high speeds, drivers often need more time and distance to stop or slow down to avoid a crash. The faster a...

Winter is less than a month away, but even before it officially arrives, conditions can get slick. Out of all weather-related crashes that occur in the United States each year, nearly 40 percent are caused by show and ice, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). If you drive in Pennsylvania, driving in wintery...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines aggressive driving as occurring when "an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property." Common aggressive driving behaviors include: Excessive speeding Weaving through traffic Failing to obey stop signs or traffic signals Tailgating Aggressive driving is often fueled by the...

We recently kicked off the 2019-2020 school year in Hazleton. For students, parents, and commuters, adjusting to the school season may not be easy. Drivers often have to stay extra attentive and be prepared for a longer commute. Getting impatient and speeding in a school zone only increases the risk of a serious crash. What is...

If you think that riding in the back seat of a car is safer in the event of a collision, you may want to reconsider that assumption, according to new research. At one point in time, back-seat car occupants were generally safer than those in the front seat. Due to enhanced vehicle designs and emerging...

How bad are rural roads and bridges in Pennsylvania? A new study says Pennsylvania drivers are nearly three times as likely to die on rural roads, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. The study, “Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities in America’s Heartland,” ranks Pennsylvania: 12th in rural roads in poor condition at 21 percent 4th in rural...

Buying a car can be stressful. Do you want a sedan, an SUV, a pickup, or a minivan? Once you know the style of vehicle you’re looking for, you begin researching car companies, reading studies on safety and what car gets the best gas mileage. When you’ve finally narrowed it down, you start going from...

You often see them pulled over or navigating their way through traffic with lights flashing. Emergency responders are often the first to arrive at a catastrophe. Yet in the process, they are often put in harm’s way themselves, according to a recent study. Emergency responders are often vulnerable to being struck by inattentive or reckless...