February 02 2012
Smartphone apps can lead to safer roads for teen drivers
Linda Childers
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers, many of whom were no doubt driving while distracted in the moments leading up to the deadly accident.
January 31 2012
App puts a driving instructor in your hand
Rachel Hartman
Want to improve your driving? Beefing up your behind-the-wheel skills could be just an app away.
January 30 2012
The facts about driving on snowy roads
Neil Bartlett
Driving during the winter is fraught with the potential for traffic accidents and deaths. Traffic conditions can change rapidly — from one mile to the next, and from one minute to the next.
January 26 2012
‘Smart’ dashboard may help diminish distracted driving
January 24 2012
Whose insurance pays when you crash during a test drive?
Gina Roberts-Grey
Whether you’re shopping for a new or used car, chances are you’re going to take a test drive. Even though most drivers are on their best behavior behind the wheel during a test drive, accidents still happen. And accidents mean auto insurance claims. But whose insurance will pay — yours or the car dealer’s?
January 19 2012
Which winter worries will my auto insurance cover
Gina Roberts-Grey
When the mercury dips and Jack Frost nips at your nose, your car could wind up in some wicked situations, such as being stuck in a snow bank. Naturally, you might look to your car insurance to spare your budget from being buried under a pile of automotive bills.
January 17 2012
Will a traffic ticket raise my auto insurance rate?
Drivers with traffic tickets could pay a lot more in auto insurance premiums than drivers without tickets.
January 12 2012
Thick fog can leave you driving blind
Driving in inclement weather like fog can be stressful for even the most experienced, cautious drivers.
January 11 2012
How to recognize the signs of a staged accident
Adam Kosloff
Did something seem a little off about your recent auto accident? Maybe a fellow motorist waved you through at an intersection and then crashed into you anyway. Maybe the passengers in that car claimed to have serious injuries, even though your cars were going only 10 miles per hour when they crashed. These could be signs of a staged accident.
If you are a member of the U.S. military being deployed overseas, you might be tempted to cancel your auto insurance policy while you’re away. But you’ll find that move could cost you more than you save in the long run.
