Traveling in Pennsylvania is generally safe, but there are some risks that you may face. For example, truck drivers may become drowsy behind the wheel and go out of their lanes, or a bus driver could merge unexpectedly and cause a crash. The good news is that the...

Taking a road trip is enjoyable on many fronts. From the ability to spend time with your family to the opportunity to see the sights, there is no shortage of reasons to drive to your destination. However, there are dangers everywhere on your road trip, so you must...

A common response when speeding is cited as the cause of a car accident in Pittsburgh is for the one accused of it to claim that they were not exceeding the posted speed limit. There are scenarios, however, where one simply driving at or slightly under the speed limit...

If you find yourself navigating heavy traffic in downtown Pittsburgh, it won't be long before you realize that you're in a high-stress situation. In addition to finding where you're going, you must contend with other vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. Here are some...

When you think about distracted driving, the first thing that comes to mind is likely to be "texting." And while this is definitely one of the most common forms of distracted driving, many others that are just as dangerous. Here are three distractions that could take...

The highways in and around Pittsburgh are filled with commercial trucks. It doesn't matter if you're zipping down I-79 or sitting in traffic on the parkway, you're sure to have concerns about your safety. Here are some of the many things you should do if you spot a...

As an experienced driver, you feel good about your ability to put your car in drive and safely take to the road. While experience is a good thing, anyone can suffer an injury in a motor vehicle accident. It doesn't have to be your fault. Another driver could make a...

If you've spent any time on the roads in and around Pittsburgh, you know that you can't go very far without traveling into a construction zone. Not only is this frustrating because it slows you down, but it also increases the risk of an accident. So, the next time you...

Delaying the start of the school day in Pennsylvania and around the country by less than an hour could significantly reduce the number of teenagers killed or injured in motor vehicle accidents according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. A...

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine conducted a Sleep Prioritization Survey, which asked 2,003 adults in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. if they have ever struggled to stay awake behind the wheel. Startlingly, 45% said yes. The link between drowsy driving and auto...