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The correct way to merge in cone zones(link is external)

 How many of you give the stink-eye to those drivers who seem to ignore the lane closure signs, refusing to get over until the cones push them to cut in front of you? Wouldn’t it feel better to not let them in? At all, ever? Actually, the most efficient way to get over is to wait until the cones start. While it looks rude, it’s actually faster and safer. To learn how this works, read on(link is external)

Tips to keep your kids safe at the swimming pool(link is external)

Backyard swimming pools don't have lifeguards, so it is up to the homeowner to keep everyone as safe as possible. There are some things we can do to prevent accidents and drownings in the pool. This article lists the following items recommended(link is external) for a poolside safety kit.

How Much Does a DUI Really Cost?(link is external)

We all know that drunk driving is one of the most dangerous things one can do. On average, two in three people will be involved in a drunk driving accident at some point in their lives, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. While a DUI can feel like someone's worst nightmare, the alternative is so much more severe, as often drunk drivers speed, tailgate, or cross the center line - behaviors that can bring on deadly injuries to all involved. Drivers who are caught driving drunk incur long-lasting financial repercussions that go far beyond the fine itself. To learn how much DUIs cost, click here(link is external) to read more.

Lots of Rain? Don't Hydroplane. Here's How You Can Drive Safely on Wet Roads(link is external)

Wet roadways present some driving hazards that can catch drivers off guard, especially hydroplaning. Hydroplaning means a loss of traction and sliding on a film of water. Wet road surfaces can cause tires to hydroplane. This could result in the loss of control and steering ability, as your tires may lose contact with the pavement. It's a scary feeling to suddenly feel your car hydroplaning, but here are some things you can do to recover quickly(link is external).

At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Wichita and Hutchinson regions rank in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.(link is external)

Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Wichita(link is external)Hutchinson(link is external), and across Sedgwick County(link is external) and Reno County(link is external). Wichita and Hutchinson are popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the region.

Get information here on Wichita motorcycle crashes and laws.

Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in Topeka and across Shawnee County. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the Topeka community.

Get information on car crashes from the Police Departments in the Topeka region

The Topeka Police Department(link is external) offers information on accidents, and also provides information on filing a police report and on obtaining a police report.

Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Topeka and across Shawnee County. Topeka is popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the Topeka region.

Truckers are a growing motorist group using Kansas’s highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in Topeka. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.

Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Topeka

According to IIHS(link is external), a large percentage of trucking crashes are caused by:

At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Topeka region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.(link is external)