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Which States are the Speediest?

How fast do you drive? Do you think the other drivers in your state are “speeders”? CarInsuranceQuotes.com compiled a list of the states where drivers receive the most traffic tickets for speeding. Do you live in one of those states? It happens every day. Some idiot flies down the road and nearly causes an accident. People who are in a hurry tend to forget that there are some very bad things that can happen when drivers choose to drive faster than the speed limit. The later you are for work, the more tempted you might be to ignore the safety … Continue reading →

Drowsy Drivers

Tomorrow we spring ahead for the start of daylight savings time. This, of course, means that it will still be light out well after many of us have eaten dinner. For some of us it also means it will still be light out as our spouses drive home from work. But, did you know that the start of daylight savings time also means that our roads and highways become more dangerous? According to the National Road Safety Foundation, a non-profit group that provides free driver safety programs for schools and other organizations, the time change throws off our internal clock, … Continue reading →

Another Reason To Steer Clear of Drivers Using Cell Phones

Remember those “Baby-On-Board” signs that were popular several years back? Studies showed that when they were first introduced they actually had a slight impact on people’s driving habits. Of course, that was a before the cell phones became appendages. These days, having a “Baby-On-Board” sign stuck to your back window would accomplish little more than having to deal with sticky residue on the glass… especially, if you are trying to use the signs as a warning to motorists who talk on cell phones while they drive. According to a new study, you can forget about the sign, instead be vigilant … Continue reading →

Car Cameras

My friend has three very active teenage sons and yesterday the youngest got his driver’s license. She and her husband say they may never sleep again. I don’t blame them. Their oldest son has gotten into two fender-benders (both while he was talking on a cell phone) and their middle son recently ripped the side-view mirror off one of the cars while he was backing out of the driveway (he misjudged the distance between the mirror and the basketball pole). Their car insurance premium is through the roof and getting the third son on their policy was nothing less than … Continue reading →