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Posted on: August 12, 2016

NHTSA April 2016 Report on Distracted Driving

NHSTA Distracted Driving Report

On April 5, 2016, the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), together with several other traffic safety boards and office, kicked off Distracted Driver Awareness Month, in an effort to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Di...

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Posted on: August 3, 2016

Signs that You’re Drowsy While Driving

Signs You are drowsy while driving

The National Sleep Foundation’s 2005 Sleep in America Poll found that an alarming 60% of adult drivers admitted that they have driven while feeling drowsy. Even more alarming, 37% of those polled said that they have fallen asleep while behind the wheel. There’s no doubt that driving while tir...

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Posted on: August 1, 2016

Automatic Emergency Braking: A Soon-to-Be Standard on New Vehicles

Automatic Emergency Breaking New Vehicles

Back in the day, seat belts were never a requirement in vehicles. They are now. This goes for air bags too. Now, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) safety feature will become a standard feature as more car manufacturers jump on board. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the US Depar...

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Posted on: July 27, 2016

5 Driver-Friendly Apps to Get to Know

Driver friendly Apps bolt Insurance

Technology is helping drivers with apps that utilize GPS and loads of other types of advanced technology. There are also other apps that do much more than give you driving directions and maps. Here are some driver-friendly apps to get to know. 1. GasBuddy When you are driving somewhere that is...

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Posted on: July 25, 2016

What to Do if You’re Involved in an RV Accident

RV Accident What to Do Bolt

There are plenty of hazards when driving out on the road, including traffic, rain, construction zones, and auto accidents. Although accidents are stressful for anyone no matter what they are driving, it is especially so for the RV owner since your RV is not just your vehicle, but also your temporary...

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Posted on: July 20, 2016

Tips to Drive Safely at Night

Tips to Drive Safely at Night Bolt

Nighttime driving can be a challenge. Whether you are tired or not, your visual abilities may become impaired if you have spent a few hours on the road at night. Brake lights from semi-trucks can get blurry. Oncoming cars can be blinding. Worse, drunk drivers could be on the road making it even more...

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Posted on: July 18, 2016

Learn What a Mobile Home Insurance Policy Covers

Mobile Home Insurance Policy Coverage

Mobile homes, like any other homes, need adequate insurance coverage. While today’s mobile homes are built to higher standards than ever before, there are still different levels of risk related to mobile home ownership compared to homes that are built on concrete foundations. This means your insur...

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Posted on: July 6, 2016

How to Safely Use Your Keyless Ignition

Safely Use Your Keyless Ignition

Keyless ignition systems, also known as smart keys, consist of a device referred to as a key fob (FOB) that replaces the traditional metal keys function. When you attempt to start the car, electronic verification is done of the correct device, usually by turning a rotary switch or pushing a button. ...

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Posted on: September 8, 2015

The Top New Car Safety Features

New cars are safer than those made 10 years ago, a fact that is of special interest if you work out of your car or are the designated chauffeur in your family. It might be time to trade up. From airbags to back-up cameras, self-parking to warning systems, new cars make it easier to avoid fender b...
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Top 10 Most Costly Small Business Insurance Claims

The Hartford has released its findings, gathered in a five-year study of its customers, showing burglary, water damage, and fire as the three areas where the most claims are filed by small businesses. About 20% of all small businesses filed claims for burglary and theft, but the average amount of...
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