Situational awareness is a term that is thrown around a lot, but many people often don’t understand the true complexity of this safe-driving habit. The power of observation while driving takes practice. As your sensory perception builds over time, you’ll be able to pick up on anomalies in the environment that could lead to danger. Since this habit relies on a combination of personal experiences and your alertness, it may be difficult to imagine honing this skill. In this blog, we will provide some tips on learning to avoid car accidents through situational awareness. [Read more…]
Avoiding Car Accidents Through Situational Awareness
March 5, 2021 by
Safety Tips While Driving with Pets
September 18, 2020 by
Animal-lovers tend to think of pets as members of the family. Pet owners will often take their dog or cat along with them to the local groomer, pet store, or even on road trips. However, whereas humans can take precautions when driving, such as fastening their seatbelt, it’s much more difficult to impart the same level of safety for our pets. Seeing as animals can often be rambunctious and unpredictable, it’s best to become aware of some safety tips while driving with pets. [Read more…]
How Telematics Affect Your Auto Insurance
March 3, 2020 by
Your personal information is precious, so when insurance companies began introducing incentives for policyholders to install tracking devices – also known as telematics – in their vehicles, the public was justifiably wary. But if you can look past the myths of telematics, you can discover the benefits these devices provide to both drivers and insurance providers. Whether you are still suspicious or are looking to install one of these devices in your vehicle, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the ways telematics work and affect your auto insurance. [Read more…]
4 Rules for Sharing the Roads with Trucks
December 20, 2018 by
This time of the year brings a lot of traffic – it seems as though the roads become more populated every day. There are drivers rushing to get to work, those drivers tailgating the people taking a casual drive, and trucks carrying loads of inventory. Roads during the holidays are filled with trucks carrying gifts, food for grocery stores, or just more of their regular inventory. It is important that drivers in cars learn how to safely share the road with truck drivers. [Read more…]
3 Ways You Can Lower Your Motorcycle Premium
June 19, 2017 by
Insurance can get expensive, but did you know motorcycle safety, belonging in an association, and the right bike can help lower the price of your motorcycle premium? There are many factors that play a role in determining your insurance costs. Here are a few ways you can lower your premium. [Read more…]
Winter Driving Guide: How to Avoid Accidents
January 28, 2015 by
Waking up to a thick white blanket of snow covering everything in sight can be one of the many joys of the season. That is, until you have to drive in it. According to the American Journal of Public Health, there are 1.5 million annual car crashes associated with poor driving conditions caused by weather. These dangerous driving conditions have lead to an estimated 7,000 people killed each year and 800,000 more injured. [Read more…]
