A recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found distracted driving was a cause of 80 percent of all car accidents and 65 percent of near-misses. Food was one of the biggest distractions drivers face, making drivers more than 50 percent more likely to have an accident. Food poses distracted dangers The study [...]
Prom season is upon us and the event generally makes for one of the most memorable nights of a young person's life. However, sometimes underage drinking is introduced into the revelry of the evening and can result in some unwise decisions on the part of intoxicated teenagers. One poor decision sometimes made is choosing to [...]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 32,000 fatalities result from car accidents in the United States every year. However, some cities have been much safer than others across the country, which may result in lower auto insurance quotes in those areas. Earlier this year, Allstate unveiled its seventh annual America's Best [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]