Online Defensive Driving Tips

The storm forecast for Friday may not bring much snow. However, driving to work might still be risky. Keeping this in mind, Triple-A Mid-Atlantic is dishing out a few do's and don’ts to keep you prepared. The Do’s: Do not Speed: Keep your speed to minimum. If you are too fast for these conditions, you might meet with an accident. Emergency Kit: Pack an emergency kit and keep it in your vehicle at all times. Your kit should include an ice scraper, kitty litter and shovels. Don't forget to throw in non-perishable food stuffs, just in case you find yourself stranded somewhere. Dress Warmly: Wear woolen clothes if you can to keep yourself warm. You can even keep a spare blanket in your vehicle in case you get stuck. The Don’ts: Avoid slamming your brakes: This might cause your vehicle to skid, and you might meet with an accident. Stick to one lane: Changing lanes might make you lose control of your vehicle, resulting in a nasty accident. Stay Calm: If you feel your vehicle skid...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, there will be more people traveling to and from the city. Since the probability of accidents is going to be high, Amica Insurance reminds everyone to drive safely and be safe on the road. It is offering a few handy safety tips and a checklist for what has to be done if you are involved in an accident. The senior assistant vice president with Amica Insurance says, “It's always great to get together with family and friends during the holidays, but with so many people on the road it's especially important to be careful while driving”. “That's why we're happy to share these tips and reminders”, she added. Always wear your seat belt. That is the best way to prevent injury and even death in case of an accident. Do not use your cell phones for texting or calling while you are behind the wheel. Stay awake and alert while you are driving. Many accidents take place due to drivers being drowsy. Do not drive when you are drunk. If you have consu...

Every driver knows tailgating can be dangerous and yet they do it. Driving too close is something we see on the road every day. It may be not a big deal but in fact it is. The most obvious danger is not able to react to what the front car will do next. If the car in front suddenly puts a brake or turns, the car behind won’t have time to react and would most probably hit the back of the car in front. This could lead to major accidents or cause a chain reaction. Tailgating is a common dangerous practice and if you are a frequent tailgater, it can create frustration and delay for others. Tailgaters are mostly not aware of the danger they are posing to others and fail to understand the need to keep a safe gap between the vehicles. Nearly half of drivers on the roads risk meeting with accidents by driving too close to one another and it contributes to one/third of motorway accidents. States have applied severe rules to curtail tailgating. But, unfortunately the rules are often ignored or br...