In 2020, pandemic travel restrictions made it extremely difficult to travel by plane, so families opted to pile into their cars and hit the open road. In June 2020, AAA found that Americans were planning 700 million road trips and that car travel accounted for 97% of the favored mode …
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Getting a driver’s license is the ultimate rite of passage for teens. Long-awaited driver’s ed courses, instructional afternoons in a parking lot, and trips to the DMV are all steps leading to this important milestone. As a parent, you may meet this moment with nervousness, caution, and even dread as …
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By now, many of us have had at least a few conversations around distracted driving or have read about the dangers online and in the news. But even with all the knowledge we have, thousands of drivers continue to allow themselves to be distracted on the road. It’s become such …
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At the most basic level, distracted driving is engaging in any activities while driving that take your attention away from the road. When your attention isn’t on the road, it’s a serious problem. It should come as no surprise that cell phones play a significant role in distracted driving – …
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There’s never a good reason to drink and drive. In addition to the potentially devastating effects regarding injuries and death, there are other harsh consequences for driving while under the influence. Responsible parents understand this, but their teenagers who are new to driving and might be drinking underage may not. …
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After more than a decade of schooling, it’s finally here: your college graduation. It’s a day many students dream of, signaling the end of homework, exams, and early-morning classes. It’s now time to enter the so-called real world and get to work. In 2021, that might sound easier said than …
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For car insurance providers, age is one of the many factors considered when determining your insurance rate. Why? Your age is often a good indicator of your driving experience and accident risk. When you’ve had more time and practice behind the wheel, you’re much less likely to get into an …
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Every parent dreads the day their teenager gets behind the wheel. You know that your child is responsible, but not every other driver on the road is. What’s more, you likely remember your first experiences learning to drive: they might have been stressful, frustrating, or scary. And although you’re an …
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Watching your teenager drive off on their own for the first time can be a bittersweet experience. You spent hours and hours preparing them to be safe drivers, but you still worry. How can you go the extra mile to safely prepare your child for the open road? We can …
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Tornadoes happen fast, cause a lot of destruction, and give those in their path virtually no time to prepare. The United States experiences more than 1,200 tornadoes every year (more than any country in the world!). According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, tornadoes have been documented in every …
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