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Newsby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 21, 2020

Video Tip: How to Safely Jump Start a Vehicle

In winter, it’s not uncommon for the battery to fail — which can leave your drivers stranded on the side of the road.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 20, 2020

Five Factors Linked to 74% of Ohio’s Fatal Crashes

Motorists who drove off road, drove at an unsafe speed, drove left of center, failed to yield, and followed too close accounted for nearly two-thirds of roadway fatalities.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 20, 2020

Roadway Fatalities Down 2% in 2019

An estimated 38,800 people were killed in automotive collisions in 2019, which translates into a 2% decline as compared with the 39,404 fatalities in 2018.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2020

Toyota Recalls Several Models for Engine Issue

A coolant leak in conventional gasoline vehicles can cause the engine to overheat and the vehicle to stall, increasing the likelihood of a collision.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2020

Ohio Aims to Make Distracted Driving a Primary Offense

Presently, distracted driving, which includes texting, making calls or surfing the internet behind the wheel, is a secondary offense for drivers over 18 in Ohio.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 19, 2020

NHTSA Grants $562M to States for Highway Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has awarded $562 million in grants to Offices of Highway Safety to fund various initiatives that address impaired driving, promote seat belt use, enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety, and improve overall roadway safety.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2020

Less than 5% of 2020 Models Have Good Headlights

Only six out of 156 2020 vehicle models that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated so far come equipped with good-rated headlights.

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Newsby Marianne MatthewsFebruary 14, 2020

Video Tip: How to Spot the Signs of Faulty Brakes

Faulty brakes that work inefficiently or sporadically greatly increase the chances of a collision. In fact, brake-related issues are a common cause of accidents.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2020

Honda Passport, Pilot Recalled for Certification Label

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles because the certification label may have been printed with ink that can be wiped away with a solvent.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2020

64 Vehicles Capture 2020 IIHS Safety Recognition

Twenty-three cars and SUVs have captured 2020 Top Safety Pick+ awards and another 41 earned Top Safety Pick status under stricter criteria than ever before.

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