Car insurance: Sport radio ‘as risky as drink driving’
Posted on July 4th, 2010
Motor insurance policyholders may be interested to discover that listening to sports matches on the radio is as risky as driving under the influence of alcohol, according to new research.
Scientists at Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) have found that car insurance policyholders’ reactions can be up to 20 per cent slower when listening to sport on the radio, adding a six-metre stopping distance increase to cars travelling at 70mph.
The researchers pointed out that this actually represents a stopping time that is ten per cent longer than that of a car driven by someone with a blood alcohol level at the UK legal limit.
Dr Nick Reed, from the TRL, said: “At particularly tense times, such as penalty shootout, it may be safer to find a safe place to park and enjoy the action without risking an accident.”
Earlier this week, research conducted by council officers in Hertfordshire revealed that a large number of car insurance policyholders were distracting themselves from the road by eating, drinking and reading while driving.
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Smart Moves You Can Do Now To Lower Your New York Auto Insurance Quote
Posted on July 4th, 2010
Trying to discover tricks to cut costs means getting affordable New York Auto Insurance quotes if possible. If you are just starting to look or are about ready to receive a renewal bill, it is a good time to find out what you can have for New York car insurance quotes. You will find seven great approaches to get inexpensive insurance quotes starting now.
Be certain that you take some time to shop for numerous quotes. You can begin by checking online for New York auto insurance quotes. It is a fast and easy way to have a variety of quotes at one time from a range of different firms. You need at least 3-5 quotes to be certain that you get adequate quotes to make a sound decision.
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How To Save On Your Car Insurance If You Are A New Driver
Posted on June 29th, 2010
It can be fairly challenging trying to get a decent car insurance quote if you are a young or inexperienced driver. Insurance companies unfortunately see this group as more likely to make a claim than older motorists, and therefore charge increased premiums as a result.
The cost of road accidents involving adolescent and inexperienced drivers has been estimated at $30 billion. Furthermore, surveys have revealed that car accidents are a leading cause of premature death among young people.
Although the chances of finding cheap vehicle insurance for the younger driver are low, this does not mean that reduced insurance rates will not be granted to you.
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Young motor insurance policyholders admit to speeding
Posted on June 28th, 2010
A new survey has revealed that many younger car insurance policyholders regularly drive above the speed limit, particularly when they have friends in the vehicle with them.
More than half of respondents claimed to have been a passenger of a young driver travelling at more than 40mph in a 30-zone, or faster than 70mph on a country road, according to safety group Brake.
One in five of the 2,800 participants, all aged 14-25, admitted to racing on a public road, as a driver or passenger, while one in ten confessed to overtaking other vehicles at speed.
Ellen Booth, Brake campaigns officer, said: “Many young people get a thrill from driving fast with their friends in the car, but because of the way young people’s brains develop, they often don’t yet have the ability to control their thrill-seeking tendencies.”
Earlier this week, a separate survey, conducted by insurance firm esure, found that a quarter of Britain’s male drivers do not wear a seatbelt while driving.
More about California Auto Insurance
Posted on June 28th, 2010
First, what is the problem with the range of insurance policies on offer from the insurance industry? Why is it necessary for the Department of Insurance to intervene in the market? The answer is simple. California has been hit hard by the recession. Gone are the days when people were proud to live in the “Golden State”. The problem is seen most obviously in the repeated failures of the state to deal with its massive deficit. Now translate this into the millions of people living in the state who cannot find work paying enough money to live on. Their poverty means it is impossible to pay for insurance and eat. Not Read more…
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Automobile theft declines, Insurance rates down
Posted on June 26th, 2010
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) in 2009, auto theft declined nationwide for the sixth consecutive year.
The NICB, headquartered in Des Plaines, Ill., is a nonprofit organization funded by the insurance industry with a mission of preventing, detecting and defeating insurance fraud and vehicle theft through information analysis, investigations, training, legislative advocacy and public awareness.
Joe Wehrle, NICB president and chief executive officer said, “This is great news on the vehicle theft front. Six
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Posted on June 24th, 2010
May is considered the nation’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It is the month of motorcycles and motorcyclists across the country. U.S. House of Representatives pass House Resolution 269, which designates May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
This month motorcyclists are ready for the warm weather, with helmets ready and engines reviving. T
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