Posted by Jacob Rogers on Jan 26, 2012 in Motorcycle Insurance   

Auto Insurance Rates May Be Affected by Drowsy Drivers

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safetys 2011 safety culture survey reveals that, in the past month, about one-third of respondents got behind the wheel when sufficiently tired that they had trouble keeping their eyes open, despite 96 percent saying drowsy driving is an unacceptable behavior.

A 2005 poll by the National Sleep Foundation determined that 60 percent of drivers would admit to driving while sleepy in the past year, and 37 percent confessed they had fallen asleep while doing so.

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Posted by Jacob Rogers on Jan 16, 2012 in Motorcycle Insurance   

Auto insurance rates drop to an all-time low in California

The rates have dropped by 11% in 2011 which is an incredible 31% low since 2009. The drivers have also been given the option of paying as they drive. These recorded statistics indicate that the insurance rates are much lower here compared to other parts of the country. There are a number of reasons for this surprising trend in a world of rising auto insurance rates. The most significant one is the lowering of number of accidents on the road. The numbers dropped from 4304 in 2005 to 3075 in the year 2009.

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Posted by Jacob Rogers on Jan 06, 2012 in Motorcycle Insurance   

Traffic Crashes Cost More Than Congestion

The expenses incurred from vehicle collisions on the nations roads, almost $300 billion annually, are more than three times the $97.7 billion that congestion costs, according to a report released by AAA.

The burdens associated with congestion are top of mind for many Americans as they travel to and from work each day, said AAA Chicago president Brad Roeber. However, at $300 billion annually, crashes cost our society more than three times the amount of congestion.

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Posted by Jacob Rogers on Dec 28, 2011 in Motorcycle Insurance   

Car breakdown run down: What to do if car trouble happens to you

Every year, thousands ofnadian motorists experience vehicle breakdowns that leave them stranded on the side of the road. When it happens, itn be unsettling and nerve wracking especially if you are unsure of what to do. Hoping to help drivers effectively handle a breakdown,A, along with several government and police organizations offer tips and guidelines to motorists who may find themselves a “Stranded Driver”.

First and foremost, staylm and pull off to the side of the road as quickly and as safely as possible. According to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation Driver’s Handbook, “At the first sign of trouble, begin to pull over.

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Posted by Jacob Rogers on Dec 13, 2011 in Motorcycle Insurance   

Beware of pseudo auto insurance companies

A recently discovered scam has left people cheated and their wallets empty. The advertisement appeared repeatedly quite a few times in newspapers with a few big insurance company names thrown in to add value to the advert. It consistently claimed offering the cheapest possible auto insurance rates to clients. Attracted by the possibility of getting hold of cheap rates, several unsuspecting individuals paid up for these auto insurance policies only to find that the whole thing was a sham.

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Posted by Jacob Rogers on Dec 08, 2011 in Motorcycle Insurance   

Auto Insurance Deductibles Explained

When looking at car insurance policies, the deductible is one of the most important features to consider. Essentially, a deductible is the amount the policyholder will pay when an insured loss occurs. If an insured car sustains damage covered by the policy that is worth a certain amount, the owner will pay the deductible and the insurer will cover the rest of the cost.

For example, if a car insurance policy has a deductible of $500, and the vehicle takes $7,000 worth of damage, the owner would pay $500 and the insurer would cover the other $6,500.

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