During the holiday season, there may come a time when you pack your bags, load up your family and hit the road. As exciting as a holiday road trip can be, it’s every bit as dangerous if you don’t know how to protect yourself (and even if you do). Here are five of the best
Category: Auto
How to drive safely in a fall thunder storm
As fall weather moves into the area, you’re likely to find yourself on the road when the rain begins to fall. While it may not be as worrisome as snow and ice, it still has the potential to cause an accident. Here are some of the many steps you can take to protect yourself when driving in
3 tips to help you stay safe around trucks
If you’re like most drivers in the Penn State area, you have probably shared the road with a large commercial truck. Whether you are driving in the city or on a cross-country journey, it is inevitable to find yourself passing, being passed by or following a semitruck. You may have even had a close call
Parking lot accidents: more common than you might expect
Going home from work is one of the best parts of the day. Getting into your car and pulling out of the parking lot is just the first step towards your relaxing evening. It may be tempting to text your spouse that you’re leaving or maybe call them to discuss dinner plans. But you are
Trucker charged in November highway deaths
Imagine getting killed on your way to your wedding. That was the fate of a Jersey City, New Jersey, couple, ages 35 and 42, who were traveling through Pennsylvania last November en route to their wedding in Pittsburgh. The couple were headed west on Interstate 78 and passing through Berks County on Nov. 14 of last year.
Beware of hit and runs when visiting your college student
Visiting your child at college is supposed to be an enjoyable time that leaves memories for years to come. Sadly, many parent’s college visits are memorable for another reason: a hit and run injury. Hit and run injuries are at an all-time high, according to ABC News. There has been a 60 percent increase in
HOLIDAY DRINKING & DRIVING
The holiday season is now officially upon us. To the festive among us, December often affects several aspects of daily life: the stores you shop in, the music you listen to, the movies you watch, and the clothes that you wear. Frequently forgotten during this joyous and exciting season is the very real danger that