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While the terms “careless driving” and “reckless driving” may sound similar, these traffic violations are not the same. Both refer to a driver not following the rules of the road, but the intent behind each citation and the consequences are what make the difference. If you’re cited for either careless …

We all like to think of ourselves as safe drivers, but like most things, there’s always room for improvement. We’re compiling some of our most frequently discussed driving safety tips to create a handy guide to keep you safe on the road — no matter the situation. Seasonal driving safety …

Riders, this guide is for you. No matter what brand or type of motorcycle you ride, Elephant is pleased to be able to offer you motorcycle insurance coverage that will meet your needs through our partner Dairyland Insurance. We’ll cover what motorcycle insurance is, how it works, what it covers, …

Did you know May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month? Launched by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this month raises awareness about the dangers associated with using two wheels rather than four. It also serves to remind motorists to share the road with motorcyclists. “Motorcyclists will …

A car insurance lapse is a period of time when you have a registered car but you don’t have auto insurance coverage. A lapse in coverage can happen due to a missed payment that results in your policy cancellation. A car insurance policy lapse can lead to higher car insurance …

Motorcycles are probably one of the most fun transportation methods out there, but it’s important to ride with safety (and legality) in mind. If you’re an experienced rider, you can think of this as a refresher. But, if you’ve caught a more recent case of motorcycle madness, give this post …

When your teenager becomes a fully licensed driver, it means they’re allowed to hit the road on their own, which can be stressful for parents, the teen themselves, and even other drivers. The other hard part about being a teen driver? Figuring out the right car insurance policy. There are …

Choosing the right car insurance can be daunting, but understanding deductibles will make it much more approachable. In theory, the concept sounds simple: your car insurance deductible is the amount of money you pay out of pocket in the event of an accident or other claim. However, every deductible is …

Our aim at Elephant is to help make sure the roads you drive on are safe and distraction-free. One way we do this is through our partnership with Project Yellow Light, a national scholarship competition that was founded by Julie Garner, who lost her teenage son Hunter Garner in a …

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 …