Baltimore drivers rely on safe, well-maintained roads to get to work, pick their children up from school, and run errands. The roads you travel every day can be deceiving, though. While they might appear to be safe enough for regular use at first glance, there may be hidden dangers that put you and your loved ones at risk.

Poor road design increases your chances of being involved in a serious car accident. Let’s look more at how poor road design contributes to accidents.

As a motorist, you probably regularly see fellow drivers broken down on the side of the road. They might be there because the vehicle ran out of gas, its timing belt or chain gave out, its battery went dead, its tire went flat, or for various other reasons.

Many people automatically assume that individuals residing in rural areas are less prone to auto accidents than their counterparts who live in urban areas like Baltimore. However, you may find yourself surprised to learn that the opposite is the case.

Encountering an unexpected object in the road can be terrifying. Depending on its size or how much traffic there is, you might not be able to swerve to avoid it. In some situations, this might be okay. Running over an empty cup from a fast-food restaurant probably won’t do much harm, if any.

If you follow the news regularly, then you’re bound to come upon a news story in which an auto manufacturer or government regulators are recalling yet another vehicle. There’s no singular reason why these recalls happen either.

We’ll delve into specifics regarding these recalls, including how common they are, what you should make of them, and the most common reasons they occur below. We’ll also highlight some of the more significant recalls that have taken place over the years.

Smartphones are a core feature of today’s society, and they are not going anywhere any time soon. While it can be beneficial to carry around what equates to a miniature computer with you, there are some serious downsides too.

Years ago, it was commonplace for individuals to purchase sports utility vehicles or large pickup trucks with large passenger cab compartments to get around. It didn’t seem to matter if just one person was going to be driving around the vehicle all the time or if they were planning to use it to transport the entire family. All that seemed important to most consumers was to purchase the biggest vehicle they could find. What motivated consumers to take this approach to buying a car?

Car recalls warn drivers of defective vehicles or auto parts that are not safe for road use. If you were notified that your car or vehicle part has been recalled, there are steps to take to ensure that the problem is fixed before it causes an accident. What are the next steps after a car recall?

The trampoline has been called “America’s Most Dangerous Toy.” Although the health benefits of jumping on a trampoline are clear, the risks to children simply don’t outweigh the advantages. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has suggested that the only appropriate way trampolines should be used is for coach-supervised athletic training for a sport like gymnastics or diving. When the evidence is examined, it’s hard to believe that an object presenting such tremendous hazards to children has become a common sight in backyards across the country.

We all know how important sleep is. We should all prioritize creating a strong sleep routine that gives us the energy to get through each day. However, in a world filled with long work hours, endless TV streaming options, and social obligations, it often feels as if there is not enough time left over for sleep.