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...
9 Things to Never Do to Your Car!
Posted: December 28, 2015
You probably rely on your car every day to get you where you need to go. But how well can your car rely on you? There are some things you should never do to your car. Are you guilty of any of them? Check out the list below to find out—and learn what you can do to give your car the care it needs. 9...
Foul Weather Driving Checklist
Posted: December 21, 2015
Bad weather affects all roads. Adjust your driving habits to stay safe. Sleet, snow, and ice are a part of winter driving in the Midwest. Knowing the road conditions and adjusting your driving habits are essential to safe winter weather driving. Remember, staying safe requires more than good driving skills. Preparation is needed. Make sure your work site vehicles contain an emergency kit and a...
Fight the Urge to Swerve When You See Deer!
Posted: December 10, 2015
“When you see a deer, your first and best response should be to slow down,” said Kevin Dowling, assistant vice president of Direct Claims at Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company. Swerving makes a bad situation worse Fight the urge to swerve when you spot a deer on the road. Swerving to avoid a deer may make a bad situation worse, leading to a more serious accident...
Three Ways to Spot Deer on Rural Roads
Posted: December 4, 2015
When drivers and deer see each other on the road, it can be a challenge for each of them to overcome their instincts. The deer caught in the headlights may freeze, while drivers may swerve to avoid the deer. “When you see a deer, slowing down should be your first reaction,” said Kevin Dowling, Assistant Vice President of direct claims at Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company....