Safety

Insuring Your Commercial Vehicle

Insuring a commercial vehicle is much like insuring a private vehicle, only on a larger scale. Commercial insurance can be more costly than personal insurance, and selecting a company to handle your business requires much of the same comparison work as shopping for an individual policy.
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Did You Know?

Driving a truck requires different tactics than driving a car, including needing more space and time to react than the average passenger vehicle. Trucks also have a wider turning radius. People renting a truck to carry items for various reasons or for a do-it-yourself move should familiarize themselves with the truck before taking to the open road.
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Don't Be Blind to the Problem of Sun Glare While Driving

Snowy weather and icy roads may create their share of automobile accidents, but sun glare can be a hazard that few people anticipate.

There are certain driving hazards that people often expect when getting behind the wheel, including slippery roads, an animal darting out or reduced visibility due to driving rains. But sun glare may not be something drivers expect to contribute to hazardous conditions.
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Tips for Parents of Teen Drivers

Arguably no parent in the history of the world has looked forward to the day their teenager gets his or her driver's license. Though getting a driver's license is a milestone for kids, it's also the cause of heartache for parents who understandably worry about their teenager hitting the open road all by their lonesome. While there's no way to keep kids from growing up, there are steps parents can take to make a teen's transition to fully licensed driver a little easier.
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Car Safety With Kids in Tow

Ensuring the safety of their children is of the utmost priority for parents. One of the leading causes of injuries to children involve motor vehicle crashes.

The National Center for Statistics and Analysis says nearly 250,000 children are injured every year in car accidents. Many of these injuries can be attributed to improper restraint systems used on children. In order to safeguard passengers, drivers must be aware of how to properly secure young children in the car.
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Motorcycle Safety Begins With Right Gear

In 1990, rock star Billy Idol suffered a serious motorcycle crash that left him bedridden for 6 months. Idol nearly lost a leg and was temporarily paralyzed from the waist down. The singer reportedly wasn't wearing a helmet. Despite his accident and long recovery, rumors suggest that Idol still prefers to ride without a helmet. Most riders who go without a helmet aren't so lucky.
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Distracted Driving a Big Danger

Today's drivers face more distractions than ever before. Technological gadgets from smart phones to MP3 players give drivers new reasons to look away from the road.

Distracted driving is any activity a person engages in that can distract him or her from the primary task of driving. There are three main types of distraction:
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Drive Pickups Safely

Around 3 million pickup trucks are purchased and used for various reasons across the country each year. With so many light trucks on the road, the wise driver can take heed of safety precautions when driving this type of vehicle.

Pickup trucks tend to be the safer of the two vehicles in a collision with another car. This is called "passive safety." The larger size and the higher stance means the vehicle will probably suffer less damage than the smaller car. Its height also puts it on par with the bumpers of other trucks and SUVs.
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