January 26 2012

‘Smart’ dashboard may help diminish distracted driving

Nick DiUlio

Modern dashboard technology is a double-edged sword.

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    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?

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      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.

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        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.

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          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.

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            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.

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              January 10 2012

              What to do if you are deployed overseas and thinking about cancelling your auto insurance policy

              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.

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                January 09 2012

                What to do if you’re pulled over by the police

                No matter who you are or where you’re going, getting stopped by a police officer is an unpleasant intrusion into your day. Knowing what to do if you’re pulled over can help you be on your way as soon as possible.

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                  January 05 2012

                  Nearly two thirds of poll respondents support ban on cellphone calls and texting while driving

                  Kevin Lyons

                  It’s a likely bet that most of the drivers around you are using a cellphone. And yet two-thirds of them say their cellphone use should be against the law.

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                    January 04 2012

                    Your car may soon tell if you are about to have a heart attack

                    German researchers are working to install heart-monitoring systems into vehicles that could alert drivers who are about to have a heart attack.

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