Get There Safely: Winter Driving Hazards

Motorists navigate a city street in white out conditions.

In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for people ages one to 54. In 2022 alone, about 42,795 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Driving during the holidays or over a holiday weekend increases your odds of being in an…

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How to React After a Crash

Be Prepared Uh oh, you just got into a fender bender on your way to run a quick errand. What should you do now? Stay calm and read on to learn how to react to make sure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. Get out of your vehicle and provide assistance to anyone…

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Distracted Driving is a problem! We have a solution…

You probably don’t need statistics to tell you that distracted driving is a huge problem. Take a glance at other drivers and you’ll almost always find someone looking down at his or her phone instead of watching the road. For many, “distracted driving” translates to “teens texting.” And while it is a huge problem with…

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5 Teen Texting and Driving Tips

Your teen receives a text. Thumbs flash, head bends forward, eyes only on the tiny screen in hand; the urge to connect, nearly irresistible. It is hard to imagine your teen (or any other teen) not responding. But that is exactly what young drivers must do to help stay safe on the road. Considering teens’…

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Cellcontrol: Putting the Brakes on Distracted Driving

You probably don’t need statistics to tell you that distracted driving is a huge problem. Take a glance at other drivers and you’ll almost always find someone looking down at his or her phone instead of watching the road. For many, “distracted driving” translates to “teens texting.” And while it is a huge problem with…

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Extravagant Holiday Gifts and How to Protect Them

Buying something special this year?  Camera equipment, jewelry, furs, electronics, etc.? It’s that time of year again, and most of us are making our lists and checking them twice. Some gifts – like those to our partners, children, nieces, and nephews – will be fun and heartfelt. Others – the ones to our colleagues, neighbors,…

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Dangerous Driving Habits

There is no shortage of distractions in the modern world. Distracted driving has become a national issue, and many schools and public agencies are scrambling to raise awareness of the problem. The National Safety Council estimates that one in four car accidents involve cell phone use, but many people still believe that talking or texting…

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