If you’re a new driver, or you’re learning how to drive, chances are you probably think of that slender card called a driver’s license as your ticket to freedom and independence. There’s nothing quite like driving your own vehicle and calling all the shots about where you want to go. Life feels that much sweeter […]
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is one of the biggest contributing factors to traffic collisions in the world. In fact, it’s arguably the most careless thing that a driver could ever do. When a motorist is convicted of driving with excessively high Blood/Alcohol Content levels (BAC), it goes without saying that their entire life will […]
Driving is a more complicated activity than meets the eye. The more experience motorists get behind the wheel, the less they think about all the different variables that go into being a safe and responsible driver. Driving is about so much more than keeping speed limits and paying attention to the highway code. Being a […]
One of the most interesting ironies of driving is that having more experience doesn’t necessarily turn people into responsible motorists. In fact, the more time drivers spend behind the wheel, the more they pick up bad habits which generate excess costs and endanger safety. Going to the trouble of applying for a driver’s license isn’t […]
One of the most exhausting chores that comes with being a motorist is filling up the gas tank, especially considering how much the cost of fuel adds up over time. Thanks to rising gas prices, increased emphasis on climate change, and the geopolitical impact of dependency on fossil fuels, improving fuel efficiency has become a […]
California’s wildfire season is going to be one for the history books this year. As of the end of October, roughly 6,200 fires were recorded by the US Forest service, all of which burned down almost 199,000 acres of land and 698 buildings/structures. In an effort to prevent even more fires triggered by extreme weather […]
Did you know that picking a car seat isn’t as straightforward as it seems? People tend to assume that age is a reliable way to select the type of car seat a child needs. However, bodyweight and height are more relevant when it comes to matters of auto safety. This is because the lighter a […]
Although teen driver fatalities have declined over the years, motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of teen deaths. This makes it more important than ever for parents to be strict about teens’ behavior behind the wheel. According to a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Students Against Drunk Driving […]
If you rent a house/apartment and experience an accident that causes property damage, your landlord’s insurance will only cover the cost of repairing the building. This is great in situations where only the building you live in has been damaged, but what happens if your personal belongings are affected as well? This simple question is […]
Time flies. If you need any proof, just think about the fact that the year’s pretty much winding down to a close – ALREADY! Soon enough everyone’s going to start prepping and decorating for the holiday season. However, as all the good cheer starts taking over the atmosphere, don’t forget that accidents can happen regardless […]
Sometimes, people have a tendency to underestimate the consequences of reckless driving. They assume the worst thing that can happen from violating the highway code is higher insurance rates. However, insurance companies aren’t the only entities who are concerned about bad driving habits. Whenever you drive carelessly, there’s a very strong chance that you’ll have […]
If you only had 10 minutes to evacuate your home, would you be ready? What would you take with you? How would you stay in touch with your loved ones in case you got separated? Where would you go? These are tough questions to answer out of the blue, but if you care about surviving […]
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