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It's easy to get distracted while driving. The sound of a cellphone ding or buzz may arouse curiosity about a text message or app notification. Some drivers succumb to their urge to check their cellphones. They may think that they can safely read or send a text message while driving. In Kansas, reading, typing and...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drowsy driving caused roughly 91,000 crashes and 795 traffic fatalities in 2017. Drowsy driving doesn't always involve falling asleep at the wheel, but can also be likened to driving while impaired by alcohol. For example, drowsy drivers may experience some delays in reaction time, impaired judgment...

Kansas has already begun loosening COVID-19 restrictions in communities across the state. This includes the reopening of restaurants, churches, movie theaters, summer camps and community centers. This all comes during the most dangerous time for teen drivers. It's called the "100 Deadliest Days" and runs from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. AAA dubs...

In a frontal collision, the face is the first part of the body to make contact with an airbag, steering wheel, or dashboard. Facial injuries caused by car accidents often result in serious pain and may only be corrected by costly medical procedures, including surgery. In some cases, the damage and emotional trauma can last...

Dealing with insurance companies after a car accident can be a frustrating and the process drawn out. You may discover after your crash that you need money to cover medical expenses, car repairs, and wage loss. You may also not be aware of other damages you may be eligible for. Insurance companies don't want you...

On Sunday, we'll be setting our clocks ahead by one hour. Many Wichita-area residents look forward to the increased evening daylight brought on by daylight savings. The yearly time shift from November-March can cause a slew of problems, however. Drowsy driving crashes is one of them. One Kansas lawmaker seeks to do away with the...

Honda, Acura, and Isuzu will be contacting owners of over 1.5 million cars due to defective Takata airbags. This defect could cause serious or fatal injuries. Defects could cause airbags to deploy without enough force to provide protection or could spray sharp metal fragments at car occupants, according to Consumer Reports. The recall will involve...

If you ask the average driver how he or she feels in the presence of a large tractor-trailer truck, the answer may be "nervous." This is for good reason — semi-truck accidents happen unpredictably and one crash can injure or kill multiple people. FleetOwner cites the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) 2007 Large Truck...

We frequently hear about new safety features being introduced into the automotive market. Car buyers are generally attracted to new and improved vehicle technology for the convenience and comfort it provides. There are several key automated safety features coming standard on new cars. They're known as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). While there is no...

Whether you're attending a holiday celebration, traveling to visit loved ones, or embarking on your holiday shopping, be careful out there this holiday season. Individually, the major fall and winter holidays may not top the Fourth of July when it comes to the average rate of drunk driving fatalities, but they are still significantly high....