In early January, a PSA from the New Zealand Transport Agency quickly went viral. The video which targets speeders uses compelling freeze-frames and dialogue between two drivers on the verge of a devastating accident. The message is simple: “Other people make mistakes. Slow down.” When traveling at a high rate of speed, there is simply…
Texting while driving has gained a lot of attention in recent years. The dangers have been revealed by multiple studies and tragic accidents. Documentaries illustrate the heartbreaking consequences and multiple campaigns have sprung up telling all drivers that it can wait. While texting behind the wheel is a very real problem, it is sadly not…
Every decision made following an accident has the ability to greatly impact either your physical or financial wellbeing. Where you take your car for repair, your interaction with other involved parties, conversations with insurance companies, and even your decision to see a doctor will all play a role in the ultimate outcome of the situation.…
Protecting yourself on the road not only means wearing your seatbelt and ensuring the reliability of your vehicle, it also means carrying adequate insurance coverage in all the necessary areas. Most states institute minimum auto insurance requirements to better protect drivers, and driving without insurance can have serious consequences including tickets, fines, and driver’s license…
With Thanksgiving barely behind us and Christmas quickly approaching, we are squarely in the middle of the year’s busiest travel season. More often now than nearly any other time of year, families and individuals embark on long-distance trips, traversing 50 miles or more, and the majority are making those trips by car (91 percent to…