Auto Accidents
Teen safety 101 (for parents)
Every year, families across the U.S. celebrate Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer. Unfortunately, that same day is when teen crash deaths sharply increase. The “100 Deadliest Days” for teenage drivers start Memorial Day and continue through the summer months. Compared with other days of the year, the average number of crashes for…
Read MoreHow to Watch for Motorcycles This Summer
You have probably seen the bright yellow bumper stickers reminding you to watch for motorcycles, but how closely do you follow this advice? Are you aware of the best way to watch for motorcycles, how to safely follow them in traffic and avoid an accident with one? As riders are taking advantage of the warmer…
Read MoreYour Guide to Sharing the Road With Tractor Trailers Safely
There are 15.5 million trucks operating on U.S. roads today. Of those, two million are estimated to be tractor trailers. This means not only do semis and tractor trailers account for a great deal of traffic on the roads today, but they also contribute to a great deal of risk in terms of driving safely…
Read MoreRural Driving Tips: Taking the Safe, Scenic Route
Have you ever been tempted to take a Sunday drive, or the scenic route to your everyday destinations? Many of us associate warm, pleasant weather with rural driving. While it can be relaxing to drive down the back roads, admiring the sights while listening to your favorite playlist with the windows rolled down, rural driving…
Read MoreWhat are the deadliest drinking holidays on the road?
From green beer to Irish coffee, alcoholic beverages take the spotlight on St. Patrick’s Day from morning to night. With so much drinking, we urge pedestrians and drivers to be alert and aware of their surroundings. Alcohol-related crashes resulting in death decreased in Pennsylvania in 2019 from 2018, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation…
Read MorePA Driving Laws Pop Quiz
How Well Do You Know PA Driving Laws? While we know you are tested on a daily basis as a driver (both in terms of skill and patience), we thought it would be fun, and hopefully educational, to offer a refresher course in PA driving laws. Take our quiz to see if you are up…
Read MoreWho’s at fault in a bad-weather accident? 5 things to know
As temperatures drop, and York braces for wintry driving conditions, it’s important to prepare yourself and your vehicle. Last year, we offered a complete guide to winter driving. But we recognize even the best preparations cannot always prevent a bad-weather accident from occurring. In 2020, PennDOT reported more than 26,000 accidents in bad weather (snow,…
Read MoreDeadliest Days for Travel: How to Stay Safe During the Holidays
Holiday travel accounts for thousands of accidents and injuries each year, some of which, unfortunately, lead to fatalities. So how can we prevent these accidents from happening and create safer driving conditions during the holidays? Keep reading to find out how to stay safe during the holiday season. Factors Some of the reasons for the…
Read More10 Tips for Driving at Night
As we move into the end of the year, the days are becoming shorter, which means, for many motorists, more time spent driving at night. It is estimated that fatalities from automobile accidents are three times greater at night than during the day. Whether you are a seasoned night owl, or an occasional night-time driver,…
Read MoreKeep Your Kids Safe: National Child Passenger Safety Week
Sept. 18-24 marks National Child Passenger Safety Week. National Child Passenger Week aims to promote awareness of proper safety techniques and decrease the number of child injuries and fatalities that occur each year. Just last month, Pennsylvania enacted a new law that requires all children younger than 2 must be secured in a rear-facing car…
Read MoreHow to Plan a Safe Road Trip
Summer break is right around the corner, and many are already planning a family vacation. For some, this means loading up the car and heading on a road trip. While a road trip can be exciting, it is important to remember that relying on the family car to arrive safely to your destination doesn’t always…
Read MoreHow to Read an Accident Report
One of the most important steps to take after you have been injured in a car crash is obtaining the police accident report. Whether or not the accident was determined to be reportable, the officer will complete a crash reporting form. This report will contain information concerning the accident, including damage to vehicles, injuries and…
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