Category: Auto Insurance
5 Of The Safest Cars From 2014
Posted: April 24, 2015
When it comes right down to it, in the automotive world, nothing is more important than safety. Every year, the Highway Loss Data Institute and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety select the Top Safety Picks for various classes of vehicles. Recently, the Global New Car Assessment Programme - a government agency that evaluates car designs - has called on automakers to be even more mindful of implementing the...
AAA: Distracted Driving For Teens A Bigger Problem Than Thought
Posted: March 25, 2015
WASHINGTON — Distractions — especially talking with passengers and using cellphones — play a far greater role in car crashes involving teen drivers than has been previously understood, according to compelling new evidence cited by safety researchers. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety analyzed nearly 1,700 videos that capture the actions of teen drivers in the moments before a crash. It found that distractions...
How Driving Violations Can Affect Auto Insurance Premiums
Posted: March 25, 2015
From the car you drive, to the frequency with which you use it, there are several factors that go into determining how much you pay in auto insurance premiums. Each factor is weighted,, ultimately resulting in a price for typically a 6 or 12 month policy period. A major contributor to premiums is your driving record. The safer you drive, the more likely it is...
New-Car Sales To Flourish In 2015
Posted: January 9, 2015
Two recently released reports suggest that 2015 will be a big year for new-car purchases, with auto insurance application activity picking up as a result of this as well. Sales of all-new cars and trucks is forecast to total 17 million over the next 12 months, a near 3% uptick from 2014, the highest amount in more than a decade, according to estimates made by...
Near-Collision Risk Doubles When Skies Are Clear
Posted: December 19, 2014
Everyone knows that inclement weather can bring with it an increased risk for being involved in a crash, due to the slippery conditions that ice, snow and heavy rain can cause. However, a new study reveals that sunny days have significant accident potential as well. The chances of being involved in a near-collision double on days in which the skies are clear, video-based driving safety...
