SAFETY TIPS FOR DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER
During the winter, many people head directly into the blustery conditions, such as Lake Tahoe and other areas of the Sierras, to enjoy the snow. When drivers who are used to conditions such as rain and occasional fog head into these areas of snow and sleet, they often face road conditions that...
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND: A DANGEROUS TIME FOR PEDESTRIANS
Halloween is a fun holiday for trick-or-treaters with families walking along and on the roads, dressed in costumes, heading from door to door for sweet treats and delightful delights. So many people go from sidewalk to street to fill their candy buckets. There is, however, a danger during these familial excursions: drivers.
WHICH CARS ARE SAFEST FOR TEEN DRIVERS?
For many parents, the idea of letting their children drive is a nerve-racking one. You can teach them all the best practices they need to keep themselves safe from distracted or reckless driving: do not text and drive; do not drive when...
5 Common Causes of Teenage Driver Accidents
Parents want to do everything we can to keep their kids safe. But sometimes, despite best efforts, accidents unfortunately happen. When these accidents involve teenagers behind the wheel of a car, the results can be devastating. According...
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SUN GLARE THIS SUMMER
We all love spending time outdoors in the sun during summertime, but it is important to be aware of sun glare and its effects. Sun glare can happen when sunlight reflects off a surface and directly into someone's eyes. For drivers, this can cause decreased visibility leading to accidents. How can the...
SHOULD YOU GET HIGHER LIMITS ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE POLICY?
Before the age of online convenience, most people met with a broker before purchasing any kind of insurance policy. One of the roles the broker filled was they advised policyholders on what could happen if they did not have enough coverage.
Unfortunately, with the proliferation of online auto insurance,...
THE TRUTH ABOUT ELDERLY DRIVERS
It is a longstanding stereotype that elderly drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash. While that may be the public perception, determining whether this view is accurate requires a little investigation.
THE BASICSAt the outset, it is crucial to recognize that...
THE DANGERS OF DROWSY DRIVING
If you are ever out for the evening and find that you are struggling to keep your eyes open, getting behind the wheel to drive home could be a huge mistake. But just how dangerous is drowsy and fatigued driving, and how does it compare to other kinds of impairment?
YES, CANNABIS MAKES YOU UNSAFE TO DRIVE
It is a common and dangerous myth that cannabis use does not impact driving ability. This claim is, of course, false. Still, it brings an important issue into the spotlight: how exactly does cannabis impact driving ability?
UNDER THE INFLUENCEWhile recreational cannabis use is...
Is Lane-Splitting Safe?
If you’ve found yourself in California traffic, you’ve likely seen a motorcyclist driving between you and the car in the lane next to you. This is called “lane-splitting.” While this practice is legal, many Californians are asking: Is lane-splitting safe?
The Basics of Lane-SplittingLane...