When people think about car accidents, they often imagine one of two extreme situations: either a fender bender or fatal crash. However, most collisions fall somewhere between being a minor scrape and a major catastrophe. In these situations, injuries may not be...
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Don’t rely on luck to avoid drunk driving accidents this weekend
This year, St. Patrick's Day falls on a weekend, which means countless people across Pennsylvania will be taking the opportunity to celebrate. For many, this means donning green and enjoying at least a few green alcoholic beverages. Sadly, this celebration could turn...
Driving high: Marijuana use puts drivers in danger
In a recent post on this blog, we discussed the fact that marijuana laws are changing across the country. While recreational use is still illegal in Pennsylvania and on the federal level, the state does allow people to legally use medical marijuana. Other states have...
Could elderly drivers benefit most from driverless technology?
If you were hoping to see self-driving cars on the busy streets of Williamsport before anywhere else, you should be prepared to be disappointed. In fact, in order to see fleets of self-driving cars in action, you may need to visit a retirement community. Recently, for...
Rear-end collisions and the extensive damage they cause
Imagine you are driving home from work, ready to start the weekend. The traffic is getting heavier and the traffic ahead slows significantly. You slow down and are thinking about your plans tonight when suddenly, someone smashes into the back of your car. Instead of...
Be prepared for what comes after a car accident
Car accidents are very common, so common that you can fall into the trap of thinking that every single person on the face of the Earth has been in one. But to the contrary, that isn't true -- and for the people who have been in an accident, getting into another one...
Signs a driver has road rage (and why others should steer clear)
Driving should not be an eventful activity when everyone on the road is being safe. People should get from point A to point B without stories of near-accidents or dangerous drivers. However, when there is a driver experiencing road rage, he or she can make even a...
Preparing for the dangers of wet weather driving
Summer is now officially behind us and winter is right around the corner, which means that the next several weeks may seem uneventful in terms of Pennsylvania weather. However, fall does come with some weather-related hazards of which drivers must be aware. Road...
Could drinking some water make you a safer driver?
Every driver knows a number of dangerous behaviors can lead to crashes. Some of the most common dangerous behaviors include driving while distracted, drunk driving and driving while drowsy. In response, drivers across Pennsylvania are regularly urged to put their...
Too many drivers fail the back-to-school driving test
Students across Pennsylvania are back in school, adjusting to new teachers, new friends and new schedules. However, they are not the only people who are settling back in to the demands of the school year. Drivers across the state also need to acclimate themselves to...