Heading Out of Town? Remember These Driver Safety Tips
Posted: December 1, 2021
Americans love their road trips and head out in vast numbers to visit relatives, camp, fish, hunt, visit resorts and theme parks, or enjoy our beautiful country. Before you leave town on your road trip, take the time to review these driver safety tips – they could save a life. A Vehicle Check-Up Before any long trip, ensure your vehicle is in top running condition....
The Five Types of Insurance Every College Student Needs
Posted: July 16, 2021
Parents face many challenges in preparing a child for college. The process generally starts in the junior year, including monitoring grades, applying for scholarships and grants, and visiting various college campuses. The focus on college can become an all-consuming task. Once a college is chosen, and your child is accepted, a new set of challenges arises. One neglected area to add to the college "to-do"...
Before Your Last Summer Road Trip, Check Your Car Insurance
Posted: July 1, 2021
If you are planning a last summer road trip, your insurance matters more than ever. An auto accident is most likely to occur in the summer months, with August and September topping the list, as reported by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). The streets, roads, and highways are busy, with drivers operating large RVs who may be unfamiliar with the area or be...
Safety Tips for New Teen Drivers
Posted: January 11, 2018
As the parent of a teen driver, you may be wondering whether the hands-on-training and various precautions you've taken are going to be enough to keep your child safe when behind the wheel. Whether your child is driving to school, driving to a friend's house, or going on a road trip, safety is of utmost concern. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of teenage death for drivers...
Will Your Auto Insurance Cover Your Passengers?
Posted: December 22, 2017
The Holidays are the time for good cheer, family togetherness, and road trips. Unfortunately, the holiday season (particularly Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve) is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Heavy traffic, fewer daylight hours, colder temperatures, holiday alcohol consumption, and increased chances of rain, snow, and freezing weather make road trips during the holidays riskier for both you...