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When a teenager gets a driver’s license and goes out onto the open road for the first time, it’s a milestone all around. For many teens, their first time driving a car is also their first time accepting that much responsibility. Cars can be dangerous, and as a parent, you’re right to be worried.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention noted that over 2,300 teenagers got killed in car accidents in the year 2015. In that same year, 235,845 teens sustained injuries. While accident rates go up and down, there’s one constant: teenagers get into accidents and get hurt more often than full-fledged adults.

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Proper car maintenance starts with changing engine oil regularly. Engine oil is designed to lubricate the moving parts inside the car and reduce friction. Engine oil also prevents the engine from being damaged by oil and soot.

Many people end up having problems with their cars because they don’t realize when it’s time to take the car for an oil change. Most drivers rely on professionals to tell them when when the oil needs a change. It’s important for drivers to be on the lookout for problems caused by old oil in the car. Not changing oil often enough will eventually cause the car to break down. That’s why you should be on the lookout for any serious problem that could’ve been caused by old oil. (more…)

Every year, over 30 million used tires are sold around the country. Used tires make up roughly 10 percent of the US tire market. Used tires can be hard to resist for most Americans, as they are usually much cheaper than their brand-new counterparts.

Unfortunately, a used tire isn’t always in mint condition! Often, used tires can have quality issues that the dealer fails to address. Used tires might be one of those bargains that’s just too good to be true. (more…)

Being involved in an auto accident is a devastating experience for anyone. After an accident, there are several things a person must know, especially if the crash was not his or her fault and was caused by another driver. In such a situation, the individual will have no choice but to file a claim through an insurance company so that they can protect themselves and their best interests for the future. Unfortunately, insurance companies don’t necessarily look out for the best interests of their claimants. (more…)

One of the biggest issues surrounding driving in the United States is texting while driving. It is a controversial, hot-button topic because it’s caused many deaths over the last several years. Unfortunately, the problem is only worsening as time passes. (more…)

Drivers who are involved in rear-end car accidents often experience whiplash. Whiplash is the sudden movement of the neck and head backward after an impact, and the immediate push forward. This extreme back-and-forth motion can lead to ongoing complications in the neck and spine. A person who endures whiplash after an accident may have steep medical bills to pay and may endure a lengthy recovery. Let’s examine whiplash further. (more…)

In the state of Ohio, many people ride bicycles; however, there is some confusion among residents about the legalities involving bicycles on the road. Here is a run-down of the most frequently asked questions to clarify bicycle use in Ohio. (more…)

Just like every other state in the country, Ohio has a specific set of laws in place for drivers and vehicle owners in general. These laws exist to keep everyone safe on the road. If you are a driver in the state of Ohio, you should know about these laws and adhere to them to ensure that you, other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians can all remain safe.

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Although the holidays are meant to be a time when family and friends get together to laugh and love, tragedy can unfortunately strike. This is largely because the holidays are also a time when people tend to consume more alcohol and then get behind the wheel. Sadly, according to the US National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, drunk drivers are responsible for 40 percent of car crash deaths during Christmas and New Year’s. It marks a 12 percent increase of such deaths in comparison to the rest of December.

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If you are a resident of Ohio and you believe your state’s roadways are far more hazardous during the winter, you are completely correct. A recent study by the Auto Insurance Center (AIC) determined that the state of Ohio has the highest number of fatal traffic accidents from snowy or icy road conditions in the winter.

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