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May
SUVs, vans, minivans, pickup trucks put pedestrians at risk
As a pedestrian walking along busy roads, you know the risks that passing cars pose, but did you know that some vehicles have a higher risk of harming pedestrians than others? Bulkier vehicles are more prone to causing more severe injuries, but they are also more likely to hit a...
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May
Speeding to be the emphasis for Operation Safe Driver Week
July 14 to 20 is when the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will hold its annual Operation Safe Driver Week. This is to be a period of increased enforcement of traffic laws, so both truck and passenger vehicle drivers in Ohio will want to make sure they are being safe on the roa...
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May
CVSA to kick off International Roadcheck June 4
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will have its annual International Roadcheck from June 4 to 6. Therefore, commercial motor vehicle drivers in Ohio will want to make sure they comply with federal regulations. The majority of inspections will be Level I, which covers both ve...
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May
Study prompts renewed calls for mandatory truck speed limiters
Large trucks in Ohio and other parts of the country aren’t required to use crash-avoidance technology, which has long been a concern for some drivers who have to share the road with such vehicles. There is an increased call for industry changes following the release of federal da...
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May
How can we stop distracted driving?
Drivers in Ohio frequently hear public safety announcements and reminders about the dangers of distracted driving. Despite the information campaigns, however, distraction continues to pose a danger on the road. In fact, one survey found that 88 percent of American drivers identif...
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