Category Archives: Auto Insurance

SNOW PLOWING PROFESSIONALS

2.8.13  Has Nemo got you calling out “uncle”?   Are you trying to find someone to plow your driveway for the first time? The stress of dealing with this huge amount of snow may have you flagging down a snowplow truck … Continue reading

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TUNE OUT! HOW YOUR MUSIC AFFECTS YOUR DRIVING.

London Metropolitan University conducted a study that finds the music you listen to can affect how safely you drive (reported by NPR radio on 1.10.13).  They subjected drivers to different play lists over a 500 mile road test.  The safest … Continue reading

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THE CONSEQUENCES OF UNDERAGE DRINKING

While underage drinking itself poses a serious threat to the health and welfare of our youth and teens, combining underage drinking with driving produces even more disastrous consequences. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that half of the … Continue reading

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ARE YOU THUMBING IT?

The good news is that the number of motor vehicle fatalities is declining, but the sad news is that percentage deaths from disctracted driving is increasing – and that is totally preventable.   Most of this distracted driving is caused by mobile phones … Continue reading

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DRIVING WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED

A lot of focus has been given to drunk drivers and the dangers of their actions.  But don’t underestimate the equally dangerous problem of sleepy drivers.  Studies show that drivers that are drunk or sleepy are both TWICE as likely to be … Continue reading

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TEXTING DANGERS

As if talking on a cell phone was not dangerous enough, now we have the issue of texting while driving, which increases the risk of an accident by four times according to a study by the Transportation Institute at Virginia Tech.  … Continue reading

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MEN VS WOMEN -Who Drives Better?

The unending battle of “who is better” moves onto to the driving battleground:  Who are better drivers, men or women?   The most recent study on the matter looked at a  gender-specific comparison of  traffic violations, accidents, and insurance costs.     Contrary to … Continue reading

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KEEP LOOKING BACKWARD!

Rear Facing Car Seats Recommended for children until 2 years of age. A new finding about rear facing car seats will help anyone who is in charge of transporting young infants and toddlers in their automobiles.  This updated recommendation is … Continue reading

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Not Good Enough

While a recent report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicates that fewer Americans are driving drunk or on illicit drugs than previously, the number who are doing so is still alarmingly high. During a recent … Continue reading

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