Online Defensive Driving Tips

With the holiday season round the corner, the top priority for all travelers should be staying safe behind the wheel. According to the surveys carried out by the American Automobile Association during the recent Thanksgiving weekend, around 94 per cent of the travelers in the nation are expected to drive. The following tips will help you stay safe this holiday season: 1.Take your car for a thorough checkup well before you start with your journey. Check the fluid levels, tire pressure and the wipers properly. If you are planning to drive through serious winter weather, try and get snow tires for your vehicle. 2.Create your own safety kit for the weather. Bad weather can cause road closures, delays and accidents. Prepare well for the weather with your own basic but complete safety kit. Your kit must include flashlights, a first aid kit, blankets, jumper cables, nonperishable foods like nuts and granola bars, water, warm gloves, etc. 3.Avoid distractions when you are behind the wheel. Do ...

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...

It is that time of the year when drivers have to deal with an abundance of children walking to and from school. They also have to deal with school crossing guards and school buses. To avoid accidents, drivers should take more care and be extra cautious and alert especially while driving around schools. Parents should keep certain rules in mind while walking and driving their kids to school. They should obey the traffic signals and lights and make sure to walk only on crossroads. If, at all, your kids bike to school, you should see to it that they wear helmets. It is always advisable to walk your child to the bus stop and back. If you ride to school in a school bus, you should always be on time. Also, you should always wait for the driver's signal before crossing the road. You should stay in your seat and avoid pushing and shoving. Teen drivers should take extra precautions while driving to school and back. They should obey all traffic rules and try and leave 10 minutes early so tha...