Do My Driving Habits Affect My Insurance Needs?

November 3rd, 2017 / Published in Insurance
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Do my driving habits affect my insurance needs? Of course! Based on your driving history, you can predict which types of insurance will benefit you and which won’t.

How to Spot a Bad Driver

October 6th, 2017 / Published in Driver
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Maybe George Carlin said it best when he made this observation about the driving environment. “Have you ever noticed how everyone who drives faster than you is a maniac while all other drivers or morons?”

Preparing Your Teen for Driving

August 21st, 2017 / Published in Driving
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As a parent, there are few things more potentially terrifying than the idea of your child driving a car. To increase their chances of safety and to keep your fears in check, the best approach is to make sure that they are fully prepared before they hit the road.

Save Money by Avoiding Bad Driving Habits

August 11th, 2017 / Published in Driving
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Over the years, we all develop habits. Some are good, and some are bad. Maybe you are in the habit of always wearing clean underwear. Good for you, you’ll never risk embarrassment in the event of an accident. On the other hand, maybe your habits include an extra doughnut each day with your cup of morning Joe.

Enjoy Your Road Trip by Beating Car Sickness

July 24th, 2017 / Published in Travel
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As we move into the heart of the summer, it’s time for many folks to partake in the great American tradition of a road trip. The road trip is a great way to see the country free from the pressures of the daily commute. This is a great pastime for many, but for those who wrestle with car sickness...

California Road Rage: Motorcycle vs Car

June 30th, 2017 / Published in Driving
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It started like any other carpool ride to work for Chris Traber, but the regularity of the commute didn’t last long. Within minutes, an altercation on the freeway led to two wrecked cars, one injured motorist and a very confusing call by the California Highway Patrol.

Stay Out of Trouble by Driving Defensively

March 18th, 2017 / Published in Driving
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The driving environment is dynamic and ever-changing. To navigate it successfully, motorists must do their best drive defensively. Here are five tips that will hopefully keep your commute stress and accident-free.

To Drive Right, Keep Your Mind Right

March 10th, 2017 / Published in Driver
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In today’s world, there are 1000 things begging for our attention at any given time. While there are many places where losing focus can end badly, none of these are as likely to result in a bad outcome than lost attention behind the wheel. Much has been made about the increasing problem of texting and driving, but there are other activities...

This Winter, Don’t Be “That Guy”

March 6th, 2017 / Published in Driver
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Police in British Columbia recently tweeted this picture from a motorist they had pulled over. If you think the small cleared space on his windshield is hard to see, imagine trying to see out of it to drive. As the winter months continue around the country, it is important that every driver do all that

How Well Do You Communicate?

February 22nd, 2017 / Published in Driver
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To keep things flowing smoothly in relationships, communication is key. Proper use of language (including body language) is vital and can help prevent things from becoming awkward. The same can be said with drivers attempt to keep things flowing smoothly on the road.