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Tips To Ensure Your ATV Is Properly Covered


Tips To Ensure Your ATV Is Properly Covered (NAPS)—When it comes to your all-terrain vehicle (ATV), it pays to keep your feet on the ground when it comes to insuring it. You may think it’s covered by your home-owners policy, Read more

RV insurance: Don’t hit the road without it


RV insurance: Don’t hit the road without it (October 2008) If you bought a tractor trailer, you wouldn’t add it to your car insurance policy. It’s a specialized vehicle and needs special coverages and claims handling. So why do more than Read more

Five Steps to Get Ready for Bike Season


Get ready for bike season in five simple steps There’s nothing like cruising down the open road on your motorcycle – the wind in your hair and a few bugs in your teeth. Before you hit the highways and byways this Read more

Service Centers Help Save Time and Money


Time is money: Save both Saving 5 cents a gallon on gas is great. But, if you have to drive 20 minutes to get to the station, is it really a savings? If a deal costs you valuable time, it’s Read more

Seven Shopping Strategies For New Car Buyers


Seven Shopping Strategies For New Car Buyers New car shopping can be a lot of fun, especially if you’re a car enthusiast. But others can find the experience stressful and tedious. Either way, there’s a lot to think about. According Read more

Shedding Light On Car Insurance Savings


Shedding Light On Car Insurance Savings It can be easier than you think to put the brakes on high auto insurance rates – as an independent agency, <Agency name> can help! We can review your policy and possibly help you Read more

Motorcycle Insurance 101: The Essentials


Motorcycle Insurance 101: The Essentials     (NAPS)—A motorcycle is a significant investment. Before you get your motor running and head out on the highway this season, you owe it to yourself to make sure your insurance is up-to-date and you’re properly Read more

Keep Your Cool While On The Road


Keep Your Cool While On The Road (NAPS)—With so many people on the road during peak vacation months, it may be a good time to brush up on what you should do in the event you’re involved in a crash. Here Read more

No Slip-Sliding Away: How To Stay On The Road


No Slip-Sliding Away: How To Stay On The Road (NAPS)—One thing is easy to foretell: Unpredictable weather can cause reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions that make it challenging for even the most experienced drivers. Fortunately, there are ways to Read more

Eight Tips For The Road Ahead


Eight Tips For The Road Ahead Be Safe, Be Smart On A Long-Distance Road Trip Whether you’re traveling alone, with a buddy or with your spouse and a car full of kids, there are few things more “American” than the long-distance Read more

Keep Your Cool While On The Road

by Edward Pevnick in Safety

Keep Your Cool While On The Road

(NAPS)—With so many people on the road during peak vacation months, it may be a good time to brush up on what you should do in the event you’re involved in a crash.

Here are some tips from The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies.

Preparedness starts before you leave the driveway:

  • Put a disposable camera and pen and paper in your glove box. Car insurance claims can be set-tled faster if there’s a good record of what happened. If you can take photographs or collect license plate numbers, or even names and phone numbers of witnesses, these can all help your insurance company establish facts faster.

If you’re involved in a crash:

  • Move your vehicle out of the roadway, if you can. If your car is able to be driven, move it off of the road a safe distance. By getting off the road, you can help to avoid a second collision.
  • Turn on your flashers or your lights. You want to be certain your vehicle is visible to other drivers.
  • Check yourself and your passengers for injuries. If someone is injured, call 911 immediately.
  • Call local police to report the crash.
  • Call your insurance company to report the crash. The earlier your insurance company knows about the crash, the faster it can get to work to resolve your claim.

 


No Slip-Sliding Away: How To Stay On The Road

by Edward Pevnick in Safety

No Slip-Sliding Away: How To Stay On The Road

(NAPS)—One thing is easy to foretell: Unpredictable weather can cause reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions that make it challenging for even the most experienced drivers. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself, your passengers and your car.

The following tips can help you stay safe when faced with treacherous roads:

  •  Assemble a winter emergency kit. At a minimum, it should contain a blanket, boots, shovel, nonperishable food and a flashlight.
  • Plan ahead for stopping and turning. “Feather” the brakes when approaching a stop, especially if the road is slick. If turning, accelerate very gently through the turn.
  • Don’t make any sudden moves. Keep it slow and steady to maintain control.
  • Be cautious when braking in icy conditions. Coast over ice. Brake after reaching bare pavement. And never slam on the brakes. Brake gently in a pulsing fashion.
  • Steer into a skid. Remember: Locked wheels lead. If your rear tires are in a skid and “locked,” the rear of your car will start sliding to lead the car down the road. If this happens, steer into the skid, not away, and remember, don’t brake during a ski

    If you follow these tips but still find yourself in a crash, just remember that what you do after an accident can make a big difference in keeping everyone safe and in helping you and your insurance company work through a claim.

    Remember to follow these tips from the experts at The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies if you get into an accident:

  • Stay calm. Stay at the scene but move off the roadway. Warn oncoming traffic by activating your hazard warning lights and/or setting flares.
  • Call the police.
  • Contact your insurance company to file a claim. The earlier your insurance company knows about the accident, the earlier it can get to work to resolve it.
  • Do not admit fault. Only discuss the accident with the police and your claims representative.
  • Exchange information with the other driver(s). And remember to get contact information for any witnesses.

Eight Tips For The Road Ahead

by Edward Pevnick in Safety

Eight Tips For The Road Ahead
Be Safe, Be Smart On A Long-Distance Road Trip

Whether you’re traveling alone, with a buddy or with your spouse and a car full of kids, there are few things more “American” than the long-distance road trip. Countless vacation travelers will drive the highways looking for fun and making memories with every mile. If traveling down the “holiday road” is in your plans, take the time to prepare for your trip. You’ll have a more enjoyable vacation if you plan carefully. Here are a few driving tips, courtesy of Liss Insurance:

  1. Maintain your car. Make sure your vehicle is up to date on its maintenance schedule, and be sure to check the battery and tires.
  2. Plan your trip and know where you’re going. Call ahead for proper and safe directions to get you to your destination safely and have maps of the area on hand to help you navigate once you are off the main road. You’re more likely to make good decisions, even in dangerous situations, if you’re clearheaded and know where you’re going.
  3. Be alert. Seems obvious, but driver inattention is surely the cause of a lot of accidents. If you stay focused behind the wheel and plan carefully, you will have a wonderful summer road trip.
  4. Take precaution with a cell phone. Cell phones can be a lifesaver when you need immediate access to emergency services after an accident. Keep your phone within easy reach and get to know its features. However, use it prudently. Reports suggest that driving while talking on the phone increases accident rates.
  5. Wear your seat belt. Whether or not it’s required by law in the state through which you’re driving, always wear your seat belt as a safety precaution.
  6. Protect your car against theft. Help deter criminals from taking your car with steering wheel locks, switches that disable fuel or ignition systems, and electronic tracking devices.
  7. If you’re in an accident. Taking immediate steps if you’ve been in an accident can protect your family and your car from further damage. Stop immediately and make sure your car is not blocking traffic. Turn off your car to keep it from overheating or catching fire. Warn oncoming cars using road flares or orange triangle reflectors. After you have protected yourself and your family, call your insurance company immediately.
  8. Make sure your auto insurance is up to date. Before you even leave the driveway, you want to be sure you’re protected when you’re on the road and far from home. An independent insurance agent or broker can provide the personal service and advice you need to travel in confidence.