Tips on How to Avoid a Parking Lot Accident
More accidents occur there than you’d think. Here’s how to protect yourself. While it may be overlooked as a potential … Continued
Vehicle
Guide to Safe Driving in the Rain
Driving in the rain can be a slippery situation – slick road conditions, poor visibility and possible hydroplaning or skidding. More than 1 million weather-related crashes occur each year – most on wet pavement and nearly half while raining.
Smart drivers know techniques for driving in the rain, avoiding hydroplaning and using the vehicle’s safety features. Here are some tips for driving in wet conditions that you can save for a rainy day.
6 Ways to Save on Car Insurance for Teenagers
As a parent, you can expect your car insurance premiums to increase once your teen driver gets behind the wheel. In fact, adding a teenage driver to your policy can nearly double your premiums. Aside from encouraging your teenage child to take defensive driver lessons, follow these money-saving tips to cut down the cost of car insurance for teenagers.
When Enough is Enough: How to Decide When to Buy a New Car
A simple formula that can help you choose whether to repair or replace. Americans are paying more to keep their … Continued
Stay Alert! The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving is a risky—and possibly fatal—behavior. Find out how to stay sharp behind the wheel So you think driving … Continued
The 5 Biggest Car Maintenance Myths
Find out which car “truths” are anything but – and how to avoid them. Here at Nationwide, we like to … Continued
6 Mistakes Even Experienced Drivers Make
You can lapse into bad habits no matter how experienced you are. Even seasoned motorists can slip up on certain, … Continued
How to Avoid Being a Backseat Driver
It could be the nearly irresistible urge to “take command” with unsolicited driving directives every time you’re a passenger in … Continued
5 Things to Avoid After a Car Accident
When you aren’t able to avoid an accident, the next best thing is to make sure you handle the situation … Continued
Cook Off: Danica Patrick & DeMarcus Ware Raise Hunger Awareness
Star athletes and Nationwide Insurance members Danica Patrick and DeMarcus Ware competed in a healthy breakfast cook-off to help raise … Continued
How to Discourage Break-Ins
Keep your car safe from thieves with these tips. “One of the worst feelings in the world is to get … Continued
Keep Track of Car Maintenance Scheduling
A car is a major investment, and you want to keep your ride running safely for a good, long time. … Continued
5 Safety Tips for Driving Near RVs
As the weather warms, more and more RVs can be seen rolling along the highways. Driving next to such large vehicles can be intimidating, so treat RVs the same as you would a semi-truck (some RVs are nearly as large, and have similar mirror set-ups and handling abilities). When driving near an RV, keep these five tips in mind, and practice the same precautions when you’re on the road with any large vehicle.
RV Checklist For Before You Travel
We’ve all left for vacation and been hit with the nagging feeling that something important was left behind. And while the typical road-tripper will often forget replaceable items like a toothbrush or mobile phone charger, RV safety equipment like a breakaway switch, umbilical cord, sway bars and safety chains might be harder to find at the local hardware store.
Off-Road Driving Tips: Your Guide to Handling 4WD
All cars have four wheels, so what exactly differentiates four-wheel drive from other driving systems? Four-wheel drive (4WD) refers to … Continued