It’s a new “normal” at the Ohio BMV. Used to be, you could walk in and, with the right paperwork, walk out with your new driver’s license/state ID (DL/ID) in hand, normally in under 14 minutes – provided you were a U.S. citizen with no driver’s license suspensions. All that changed last July , and …
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Electrical storms are most common in the summer months, but lightning can strike at any time. When these storms rumble through, they can cause a significant amount of damage in a short period of time. The National Weather Service reports that lightning strikes about 25 million times a year, killing an average of 49 people …
I’ve enjoyed bicycling the trails and the back roads throughout Ohio. As the bicycle trail network grew in Ohio, I became a “connoisseur” of bicycling these trails, which led me to the publication of my first book in 1996 titled “Biking Ohio’s Rail-Trails.” Although many of these bicycle trails were converted from former railroads, other …
Many caregivers will have to wrestle with the question of whether their senior loved ones should continue to drive. Though research suggests seniors are among the safest drivers, they do face some challenges. They are more likely to be injured in crashes because of vulnerabilities, such as fragile bones. In addition, many aging-related conditions can …
Warm weather is just around the corner—it’s almost time to pack up our mini vans, roll the windows down and take off on a few classic summer road trips. But before you rev your engine, it’s important to inspect your tires for the new season. Here are five signs that it may be time for …
Troy and Stacy Schlotterbeck did everything they thought they were supposed to do when teaching their son Gavin to drive. They enrolled him in driver education and worked with him during the six months or so that he had his learner’s permit. They never could have anticipated what would happen to him and his girlfriend …
A modern young driver licensing system is a proven effective strategy for reducing teen driver crashes, making travel safer for young drivers and everyone who shares the roads with them. Unfortunately, Ohio’s system for licensing young drivers hasn’t kept up with the latest research on teen driver crashes and how to prevent them. As a …
AAA urges drivers to put down their phone and avoid distractions on the road. Your eyes are on the road and your hands are on the wheel, but are you still distracted? During April, National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, AAA is reminding drivers to keep their hands on the wheel, eyes on the road and …
Spring-like temperatures are drawing motorcyclists to Ohio’s roadways. Historically, this also means an increase in motorcycle crashes. This year, AAA is encouraging motorists and motorcyclists to take steps to prevent crashes and costly out-of-pocket expenses. During the past five years, more than 18,000 motorcycle crashes occurred on Ohio’s roads, according to the Ohio State Highway …
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Getting your license is a rite of passage — one that teens may look forward to more than their parents. Fortunately, we’ve rounded up top tips for new drivers that will help them stay safer on the road and get to know their vehicle. ► Get in the habit of bringing the proper supplies: Have …