Over the years, I’ve learned that my tire wear reveals a lot about my driving and car maintenance habits. Sometimes it’s the result of making a mistake and noticing an odd wear pattern after the fact. For example, once I backed my car down the driveway without noticing that one tire was flat. After fixing … Read More
Most of us take our cars for granted and all too often don’t understand the inherent dangers of driving. For example, driving a car off a 120 foot vertical cliff is obviously dangerous and would likely be fatal. Yet the speed that the car would hit the ground is 60 miles per hour, which is a … Read More
I have a client whose grandfather was hit by a car and killed. He left his house on a sunny, summer morning to take his puppy for a walk. He waited at the curb for traffic to clear, then proceeded through the crosswalk. Suddenly, a car backed into him. Three days later he died, and the family … Read More
Although the statistics vary somewhat depending on the source, there is no question that we are most likely to get into a car insurance accident near our homes. About half of all accidents occur within five miles of home, while three-quarters of all auto accidents happen within fifteen miles. For many of us, this doesn’t make … Read More
The teen years are exciting, and one of the rites of passage is earning the right to drive. When a teenager gets their license, it is another step toward independence and adulthood. But with that accomplishment comes the need for insurance. Since teens are in a high-risk category due to their inexperience, that insurance often … Read More
The powerful headlights of your car work extremely well at lighting up the road at night. Unfortunately, this technology works against you when you’re in front of the equally powerful headlights of opposing traffic. Night glare is a danger because your pupils are dilated at night to allow more light into the eyes. This leaves … Read More
Car accidents happen. Most of the time they are unpredictable and occur in a matter of seconds. You could be stopped at a traffic light when all of a sudden bam! The person behind you hits your car’s bumper. Do you know what to do next in case of a car insurance claim? Most of … Read More
The average car insurance premium for safe drivers is substantially lower than high risk drivers. If your premium has been increasing because of your driving history, it’s never too late to reverse that trend by turning a new leaf with your driving habits. You will have to focus 100 percent on your driving, drive defensively, … Read More
