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Save on Auto Insurance with These Hidden Secrets
Almost anyone can save money on car insurance. You just have to know where to look, and what to ask.
Remember, insurance companies set rates based on risk. The less risk you pose, the lower the insurance company can set your rates. So, it pays to be the best driver you can be.
How to Eliminate Blind Spots When Driving
What Is a Blind Spot and How Can I Eliminate Driving Dangers? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are more than 800,000 accidents every year that are caused in part by blind spots. These accidents result in more than 300 deaths every...
What Drivers and Pedestrians Can Do to Reduce Fatalities
How To Reduce Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities In 2018, at least 6,227 pedestrians were hit by drivers in the US. This is the highest number of pedestrian traffic fatalities and injuries since the 1980s, and with the increased use of technology as a distraction for those...
Sobering Drunk Driving Statistics That You Cannot Ignore
Sobering Drunk Driving Statistics That You Can't Ignore Have you ever gotten behind the wheel of your car after a drink? It's tempting. Maybe you've been on a night out, and your friends encourage you to stay longer than you had anticipated. One drink might soon...
Safely Handle Your Vehicle During a Tire Blowout
How to Safely Handle Your Vehicle During a Tire Blowout Do you know how to survive a tire blowout on the highway? If not, then you must read this article before you drive again. Your life may very well depend on it. Fortunately, it is possible to survive a tire...
How to Drive in Snow and Other Adverse Weather Conditions
How to Drive in Snow, Rain and Other Adverse Weather Conditions Almost everyone thinks twice before they do it. To drive in snow or adverse weather conditions isn't for the fainthearted. But some people aren't left with a choice on whether or not to drive in bad...
How to Reduce Your Risk of Car Accidents on the Road
How to Reduce Your Risk of Car Accidents Car accidents can be extremely scary, painful, costly, and time-consuming. Each year, car accident statistics show that about 1.25 million people die in car crashes - this makes for about 3,287 deaths per day worldwide. In...
Common Driving Mistakes That Put You in Danger
Top 10 Driving Mistakes That Put You in Danger Vehicle accidents occur all over the country every single day and unfortunately, many of them can easily be avoided if the drivers involved practiced good driving habits to avoid common driving mistakes. According to the...
Why Should I Take an Online Defensive Driving Course?
Why Should I Take a Defensive Driving Course Online? Online defensive driving classes, also commonly referred to as traffic school or accident prevention and driver improvement courses, can be a huge benefit for all drivers — from a rookie driver still in high school...
The Best Mature Driver Improvement Course in Oregon
How to Find the Best Mature Driver Improvement Course in Oregon Research by the U.S. Department of Transportation reveals that there are more than 48 million mature drivers aged 55 years and older licensed in the United States. In Oregon, that means 614,400 drivers...
Alarming Distracted Driving Statistics You Need to Know
Alarming Texting and Driving Facts and Statistics You may think that glancing at your phone, texting and driving, or getting lost in your own thoughts for a few moments are harmless things to do when driving. However, in 2017, over 3,000 people in the United States...