Driving Safely In Inclement Weather
Posted: June 4, 2019
The arrival of spring means a long break from icy, snow-packed roads and winter driving conditions. Although snow and ice may not be a problem during the warmer months, inclement weather can still cause hazardous driving conditions. High winds and heavy rains are common in the spring, and peak tornado season is during the spring and summer. Weather Hazards In The Spring and Summer During...
Spending A Year Abroad: Do I Still Need Insurance For My Car Back Home?
Posted: May 6, 2019
If you are planning to travel abroad for a year and leave your car stored in the USA, you may be wondering if you need to carry auto insurance for the period of time during which the vehicle is not in use. The answer will depend on the circumstances, as well as where you live. State Law Auto Insurance Requirements Although laws vary from state...
Driving Out-Of-State
Posted: April 30, 2019
As the weather gets nicer, it’s natural to think of vacation. The American Automobile Association regularly tracks the driving patterns of the average American, and the trusted authority on car travel has released the following statistics: Four out of ten American adults plan to go on vacation this year. Approximately 53% of those planning a vacation intend to travel by car. Southern families (62%) are more...
Distracted Driving
Posted: April 17, 2019
April has been designated Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a division of the United States Department of Transportation, distracted driving is defined as “any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system—anything that takes your attention...
Determining Car Insurance Rates
Posted: March 15, 2019
Clarksville, Tennessee lies 50 miles northwest of Nashville and near the Kentucky border. The fifth largest city in the state has seen a lot of growth over the years, but that has not boded well for residents in some regards. Nashville NBC-affiliate Channel 4 recently reported an increase in car accidents in the area, which can ultimately lead to increased car insurance rates for all,...