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    Your Guide to Driving in a Roundabout

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  • Teenage Boy Driving

    4 Advantages of Taking a Driving Safety Course

    New Drivers March 16, 2017

    Teenagers are often encouraged to take a safe driving course to improve their skills early on, but every driver regardless of age can benefit from a safety course. In 2014, more than 2 million people were injured in motor vehicle accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While that is a slight decrease...

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    Your Guide to Driving in a Roundabout

    Safety March 15, 2023

    Driving in a roundabout can be confusing and sometimes dangerous if you aren't aware of the proper protocols. Read our guide.

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    Why You Should Consider Taking a Boater Safety Course

    Recreational Vehicles September 27, 2021

    No one ever takes their boat out thinking they’ll get into an accident. Even still, there were 4,168 boating accidents recorded in 2019. Alcohol, hazardous water, lack of operator experience, and general inattentiveness were statistically the top four causes; but when you consider that 70 percent of these accidents happened to boaters who had received...

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    7 Tips for Driving on the Highway for the First Time

    New Drivers May 4, 2020

    Driving on the highway for the first time can be nerve racking, which is why it’s common for new drivers to only navigate local roads until they gain enough real-world experience to venture onto the interstate. Once a new driver is ready to take on a highway, being fully prepared can help a beginner make...

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    Jet Ski Safety Tips: How to Safely Ride a Jet Ski

    Recreational Vehicles May 4, 2020

    There’s no denying personal watercraft (Jet Skis) are an exhilarating ride and a fun way to spend an afternoon on a local lake or reservoir. Think of it as a snowmobile for the water. With horsepower similar to large outboard boat engines and acceleration equivalent to motorcycles, Jet Skis are much more than mere toys....

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    9 Helpful Safety Tips for Driving in a Snowstorm

    Safety December 5, 2019

    The first winter storm of the year brought heavy snow, strong winds and record-low temperatures to much of the country. Icy roads were blamed for several deaths and numerous car accidents. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) estimates 168,300 crashes a year occur on snowy or icy pavement. If you absolutely must drive, follow these tips for driving in the snow.

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    Car Safety Checklist: 10 Items to Check Before You Buy

    Buying / Selling March 13, 2019

    When you’re buying a car, it’s important to do your research. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever thanks to online resources like car reviews and consumer forums. However, all that information does little good if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. Shopping for a car, whether it’s new or used, means digging a little bit...

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    Summer Driving Safety Tips [Slideshow]

    New Drivers February 3, 2019

    While we hear plenty about the dangers of winter driving, we often ignore the hazards that come with summertime driving. Statistics show summer is actually a riskier time to be on the road. The Insurance Information Institute shows the highest number of fatal car accidents occur in August. While summer offers some of the year’s...

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    A History of Car Safety: A Century of Automotive Innovations [Infographic]

    Safety June 25, 2014

    The evolution of car safety has been a fascinating combination of technology, information, laws, and more - making our roads safer. See how our infographic tracks other important milestones in the past century of car safety.

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    What You Need to Know About Push-Button-Start Cars

    Technology & Trends December 6, 2022

    Thinking about buying a push-button-start car? Here’s what you need to know before you buy.

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    How to Keep Your Car From Overheating and What to Do if It Happens

    Maintenance May 25, 2022

    Even if you love the heat of summer, but you need to help your car keep its cool when temperatures rise. An engine that runs too hot can damage the vehicle and threaten your safety. Here are some tips we’ve compiled to help prevent your car from overheating: How to keep your car from overheating...

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    How Much Air Should You Put in Your Tires?

    Maintenance May 3, 2022

    From a safety and cost standpoint, tire maintenance is one of the most important things you can do for your car. The easiest way to care for your tires is both quick and inexpensive: maintain the correct tire pressure. What is the recommended tire pressure? The recommended pressure for tires varies by the type of...

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  • Car driving in snow

    6 Things to Do When Your Car Is Stuck in Snow

    Maintenance November 22, 2021

    Getting stuck in the middle of a big pile of snow or on a stretch of ice can be an all-too-common occurrence during the cold winter months. Luckily, we have a few tips and tricks that can get your car free in no time, even if you don’t have one of the best vehicles for...

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    Tire Buying Guide: How to Choose Tires

    Maintenance August 25, 2021

    Buying new tires can be a confusing chore. What do all those numbers mean? Should I go with winter tires or all-season? And, of course, how do I know when I need new ones? Taking care of your tires and maintaining good driving habits can help extend the life of your tires, but eventually you’ll...

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    Usage-Based Insurance Discounts for Safe and Low-Mileage Drivers

    Uncategorized June 11, 2020

    Usage-based insurance programs base your insurance rate on your driving and can provide a discount on your car insurance if you are a safe driver or drive fewer miles per year. Measuring driving habits with telematics Usage-based insurance programs use telematics, which is technology that measures and tracks driving habits.[1] An insurance company can use telematics...

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