In the United States, learning to drive and owning your first car is more than just a rite of passage; it’s also the point in a teen’s life where they start to gain independence and the ability to help themselves. As a parent, helping your teen driver is part of your parental responsibilities, but it’s important to understand what you should and shouldn’t do and the impacts it can have on the relationship with your child, their safety, and financial security. [Read more…]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Your Teen Driver
January 8, 2020 by
6 Tips to Avoid Summer Driving Hazards
August 21, 2017 by
We all know that living In New England comes with countless driving hazards in the winter, but did you know there are various summer driving hazards as well? Summer is a time where family and friends go on road trips, spend time together and enjoy the warm weather. Continue reading to learn more about the most common driving hazards to be aware of in the summer. [Read more…]
Driving Safety: Defensive Driving Basics
November 18, 2016 by
Massachusetts is a state with an infamous reputation when it comes to our drivers. Angry honking and aggressive driving are hallmarks of any morning or evening commute. In Worcester, our own Kelly Square has such a reputation you can buy bumper stickers that say “I Survived Kelly Square”. For some, all of this is a point of pride, but for many others it can be a source of anxiety. Regardless if you’re looking to drive more defensively to avoid accidents, tickets, lowering your insurance, as part of driver rehabilitation, or just for the added safety, it’s time to learn the basics. [Read more…]
Car Safety: The Right Child Seat
October 18, 2016 by
Automobile safety is a big concern in America. There are lots of factors that come into consideration: weather, animals, and other drivers on the road. So with all of these factors it is important to know how to keep you and your passengers safe in the vehicle. Children especially need to be taken care of because at a young age they need more protection in the car. A good way to keep your child safe is to know how to properly use a car seat and make sure you have your child in the age-appropriate seat. [Read more…]
4 Back-to-School Driving Tips for a Safe Ride
August 25, 2016 by
Back to school means a lot of thing to a lot of different people, but for drivers it means more time on a suddenly congested road. Regardless if you’re a young driver with their first car at high school, a student packing up the car to head back to college, or a parent navigating the chaos that is school and city traffic: it’s time to drive safe. The Property Casualty Insurers of America have released some great tips for the season of back-to-school driving, and we thought we’d share the best with you. [Read more…]
The Real Cost of Moving Violations
May 25, 2016 by
Drivers tend to have an acceptance of light speeding, failing to yield, tailgating, failing to use a turn signal or seatbelt. Many drivers take it upon themselves to follow a slow driver too slowly, or tailgate them, in order to increase their own speeds. This normal situation is one that already involves two moving violations, and could lead to many others, such as failure to stop, or improper passing. But these seemingly common moving violations do incur high costs for drivers’ insurance. [Read more…]
