Tips for driving safe from your local auto insurance agent: Driving While Texting Contributes to Increased Vehicle Fatalities For decades road fatalities were on a steady decline thanks in large part to new technologies that have made our cars safer, like anti-lock brakes, airbags, early warning systems and better construction. Then the smartphone entered the scene and the social media addiction exploded, adding a driving distraction that some people find too hard to ignore. Rise in Vehicle Accident Fatalities Since 2014 The result: A steady rise in vehicle accident fatalities that started spiking in 2014 and has kept on going. Read More …
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How to Drive Safely in the Rain
As autumn hits its stride in Ohio, it is bringing showers and that means the roads become slick and dangerous, particularly if there is flooding accompanying the rain. When it rains, the number of auto accidents increases, even when rainfall is light. Any time the roadways are wet, there’s a higher risk of being involved in an injury-causing accident. And avoiding accidents can not only keep you safe, but can lower your auto insurance rates. There are a number of risks that you need to be prepared for: Wet roads — When the roadway is wet, your wheels have less traction and Read More …
Winter Driving in Ohio: Tips for Safety & Low Insurance Rates
Winter driving in Ohio requires more skills and patience than any other time of the year. There are many factors that should be addressed and recognized before even putting your vehicle in gear. Tip 1: VEHICLE INSPECTIONS You should visibly inspect your vehicle every time you intend on driving it. Just a quick few seconds can save you from potential losses of property or perhaps even save your life or the lives of others. Check visibility remove all snow and ice from headlights, taillights and mirrors. Make sure that your lights are in working order. Check your tires for proper Read More …