The number of collisions between vehicles and deer has dropped for the third year in a row, according to insurance provider State Farm. Based on its claims data, the company estimates 1.09 million such collisions occurred in the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2011. That represents a 7 percent drop from the year before and [...]
According to research from the Texas Transportation Institute, reading or sending a text message doubles a driver's reaction time on the road. The results indicate texting is a worse form of distracted driving than many previously believed. The study was the first published nationwide to evaluate the effects of texting in an actual driving environment [...]
The process of getting and maintaining an auto insurance policy can be complicated. However, drivers who prepare themselves by learning about car insurance rates before beginning their policy applications may be at an advantage over other consumers. These 10 pieces of advice may assist insurance shoppers to find the best policy. 1. Shop around and [...]
Last year there were more than 1 million car accidents in the United States alone, according to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. Some people may immediately call their car insurance companies as soon as an accident happens. Other drivers will wait and assess the damage first. In either case, there are efforts all [...]
As the internet continues to reach further into Americans everyday lives, online car insurance companies are starting to reap the benefits, according to comScore, a Reston, Virginia-based firm that specializes in benchmarking online sales. "The online auto insurance market has been dominated by only a handful of insurers over the past few years, with GEICO [...]
There are numerous benefits to acquiring a pay-as-you-go policy, but there also may be some drawbacks. Similar to a prepaid wireless phone, a pay per mile insurance policy gives the policy holder a balance of miles they can use for a period of time. For instance, a person may purchase 1000 miles per month on [...]
California Low Cost Automobile Insurance program offers residents low rates Throughout the recession, auto insurance rates in many areas have been steadily rising. As more individuals begin to cut coverage due to high premiums, some states are finding that a vicious cycle has begun, where premiums must continue to rise to compensate for accidents caused [...]
According to the Allstate Good Hands Roadside Assistance Survey, 45 percent of American drivers plan on going on a drive at least two hours long this holiday season. Separate research by AAA suggests this Thanksgiving will see 42.5 million Americans travel at least 50 miles from home, 4 percent more than last year. According to [...]
While many drivers are aware of the importance of car insurance, recent reports have shown the number of uninsured drivers is rising. Despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of state laws regarding auto insurance require drivers to carry coverage, many do not, potentially risking fines, arrest and license suspension, while putting other drivers in [...]
Drivers that cannot afford current Nevada car insurance rates may soon find themselves with a new option. The state's assembly has decided to implement a new pilot auto insurance program that would only be available to individuals that are at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty line, according to the Insurance Journal. To [...]