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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.
Fleet Safety & Driver Accidents – $74K or $500K?
Fleet Safety: The Cost of Fleet Driver Accidents $74,000. That's the average starting cost for ignoring fleet safety training if one of your drivers is involved in an accident. That figure could jump to $500,000 if the crash causes a fatality. Vehicle accidents cost...
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Driving in Rain Safety Tips [VIDEO]
Specific weather conditions require specific responses. Of all inclement weather situations, you're most likely to find yourself caught driving in rain. Driver safety tips include turning on your car's running lights. If the rain is heavy, turn on your...
DriveSafe Online Sponsors 2019 Fleet Safety Conference
DriveSafe Online® is a proud sponsor of the 2019 Fleet Driver Safety Conference, scheduled to take place October 28 – 30 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Fleet Driver Safety Conference is the only conference of its kind designed specifically for fleet, risk, safety, sales,...
New Alabama Seat Belt Law & Anti-Road Rage Law
It's time to fasten your seat belt and stay out of the left lane for an extended period of time. If you live in Alabama, or at least plan to drive through the Heart of Dixie, you should be familiar with these new traffic laws. New Alabama Seat Belt Law If you're an...
5 Considerations When Choosing a Defensive Driving Course Online
Are you considering taking a defensive driving course but don’t know where to start? Or, perhaps you’ve considered taking one in the past and got overwhelmed by the options. If you’ve searched for a defensive driving course before, you know just how many options are...
Will A Speeding Ticket Affect My Insurance?
By Patrick Mileham DriveSafe Online Contributing Writer Speeding tickets are part of your driving record so they may increase the amount you pay for insurance. That’s the bad news. The good news is there are several factors that must occur to actually trigger a rate...
How Safe is Your Vehicle?
By Patrick Mileham DriveSafe Online Contributing Writer Over the past two decades auto manufacturers have re-engineered car and SUV designs with safety in mind. Even the past two years have introduced significant advancements in safety features like improved air bags...
Tips to Avoid Hydroplaning
By Patrick Mileham DriveSafe Online Contributing Writer Driving in bad weather can be dangerous. Rain, sleet, snow, high winds and extreme temperatures can affect road conditions, impair your visibility, and impact your driving capabilities and performance. More than...
Walking and Driving Safety Tips: Don’t Be a Bump in the Night This Halloween
Kids of all ages look forward to Halloween this time of year. But between the parties, the costumes and the candy, it’s important that parents consider their kids’ safety. Under normal circumstances, children under 14 make up a small proportion of overall pedestrian...