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Thursday, November 11, 2021

The Dangers of Uber and Other Ride-sharing Apps

Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing services can make it easy to get a quick car ride or make some extra income, and they’re only becoming more popular. In fact, in the cities where these platforms are available, taxi ridership has declined anywhere from 10%-30%. However, the convenience of ride-sharing isn’t without risks. READ MORE >>

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Drowsy Driving Awareness Week

The first week of November is dedicated to bringing awareness to drowsy driving. This is impaired driving, and, according to the National Sleep Foundation, around half of U.S. drivers admit to consistently driving while feeling drowsy. What drivers may forget to realize is how much driving impaired puts you and others at risk. READ MORE >>

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Sunday, October 17, 2021

National Teen Driver Safety Week 2021

October 17-23 is National Teen Driver Safety Week. During this week, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourages parents to have important conversations with their teenagers about staying safe behind the wheel.   READ MORE >>

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Friday, October 15, 2021

What To Do If You’re In An Animal Collision

Drive Safe This Fall: Avoid Animal Collisions   Fall is a beautiful time of year, but it’s also when most wildlife-vehicle collisions occur. More than 300,000 of such incidents happen yearly between October and December, according to the Federal Highway Administration.   READ MORE >>

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Common Auto Insurance Policy Questions

If a friend drives my car, is he or she covered by my policy? Since most insurance coverage is connected directly to the car, if someone else borrows your car occasionally, he or she should be covered under your policy. Yet, your premium is based on both your vehicle and the “primary” driver of that car—you. READ MORE >>

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Should You Switch Auto Insurance Each Year?

Many people look each year for ways to save money on their auto insurance. In some cases, they may try to get ahead of the curve by switching their auto insurance provider every year. Unfortunately, this could actually hurt your rates rather than help them.  Rates Don’t Always Go Up by Year  READ MORE >>

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