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  • A dark-haired young man driving a car and looking in the rearview mirror.

    Driving at Night: How to Stay Safe

    Safety February 21, 2025

    Learn how to stay safe while driving at night with these tips.

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  • Distracted Driving: Texting and Driving Statistics and Facts

    New Drivers October 18, 2021

    Nearly half a million people are injured in distracted driving-related accidents each year. Learn about how to steer clear of the dangers of distracted driving. What is distracted driving? Distracted driving is a true hazard of the road. It’s the cause of countless accidents and is completely preventable. Activities ranging from eating to texting divert...

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    Avoid These Bad Driving Habits to Stay Safe on the Road

    Safety August 27, 2021

    When drivers are negligent, they can cause accidents and claim lives. But even everyday habits can have the same effect. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates over 38,680 auto accident deaths occurred in the United States in 2020. Let’s look at some all-too-common habits that can cause auto accidents and tips for avoiding them...

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    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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    Stay Alert! The Dangers of Drowsy Driving

    Safety March 1, 2014

    Drowsy driving is a risky—and possibly fatal—behavior. Find out how to stay sharp behind the wheel So you think driving while drowsy is “no big deal?” Think again. While it doesn’t claim the same degree of notoriety as driving under the influence or driving and texting, this behavior is still very dangerous. Drowsy driving causes...

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    Keeping Kids Safe in and Around Cars

    Safety October 16, 2019

    To help create a safe environment for your infant and/or young child, you need to pay attention to your vehicle and its surroundings. Here’s how to keep kids safe in and around cars: Car-seat safety Evaluate whether the car seat or booster seat is a proper fit for your car (not all are). The car...

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    Seven Tips to Make Your Teen a Better Driver

    New Drivers January 3, 2019

    Putting a teenager behind the wheel can be nerve-racking for parents – and justifiably so. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that teens crash three times as often as drivers aged 20 and older. But there are things you can do to help keep them safe. Follow these seven tips to help your kids...

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    What Happens When You Get Your First Speeding Ticket?

    Safety January 8, 2020

    Learning to drive and getting a license are rites of passage that many of us anticipate from a young age. But one no one looks forward to something that often goes along with it—getting a speeding ticket. There’s no doubt that the first time you’re pulled over and cited for speeding is a stressful situation....

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