What Should I Do if I Start Hydroplaning?
Posted: May 7, 2016
By: Erie Insurance from www.eriesense.com If you can’t avoid traveling on wet roads altogether, it’s best to drive slow and steady. But what should you do if you start hydroplaning anyway? The first thing to do is relax, as frantic movements will only make your situation worse. As you feel your car lose contact with the road, calmly but firmly grip the steering wheel with...
How to Choose a Deductible
Posted: April 30, 2016
Republished from www.eriesense.com By: Amanda Prischak | May 16, 2014 There are lots of choices when it comes to insurance. One of the biggest is how to choose a deductible. A deductible is the amount you choose to pay before insurance kicks in. It can be as little as $100 and as high $10,000 (with many options in between). When it comes to your...
The cell phone dilemma: Three ways you can help your teen avoid distracted driving
Posted: April 13, 2016
More than three out of four kids aged 12 to 17 own a cell phone and have access to the internet from a mobile device, according to research from the Pew Research Internet Project. The average U.S. teen sends and receives more than 30 texts per day. Considering how much time today's teens spend staring into a tiny screen, the numbers aren't all that surprising....
Multitasking Behind the Wheel
Posted: March 31, 2016
May we have your undivided attention, please? Of the 210 million licensed drivers in the United States, 660,000 of them are also using a cell phone or an electronic device while driving, according to the National Occupant Protection Use Survey. These drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a car crash, according to research from the National Safety Council. Multitasking behind the...
Your Other Full-Time Job: Defensive Driving
Posted: January 19, 2016
When you’re behind the wheel of a vehicle, defensive driving is your full-time job. Your ability to anticipate road conditions and look out for other drivers determines your safety and theirs. Practicing defensive driving daily will get you where you need to go. It will give you confidence to drive through the worst of weather or the wisdom not to. Take the challenge to develop...