The Risks Of Texting While Driving: 2

No Comments Written by Heather on January 2, 2010 in Young Drivers.

texting_while_drivingNow that we have talked about some of the risks of driving while texting or talking, let’s talk about how doing both of those things can affect your driving.  For one, you are not concentrating on your driving when you are texting.  Even if you are an avid texter that does not mean that you are a master at it while driving.

Driving is something that takes a lot of focus and attention and no matter how concentrated you are on driving; you need to be aware of the road and other drivers – constantly.  When you are splitting your attention between your cell phone as well as driving, your focus is not going to be as sharp.

That is why you should never text while you are driving, you are definitely more likely to get into an accident if you do.


The Risks Of Texting While Driving: 1

No Comments Written by Heather on January 1, 2010 in Young Drivers.

texting-while-driving-1451It seems that in this particular generation, technology is high and there is more usage of cell phones than ever before.  This is especially true of the younger generation and that is what we are here to talk about in the next couple blogs.  Did you know that there is actually a lot of risk when it comes to texting and talking on your cell phone while driving?

It has been proven that if you do one of those two things, the likelihood of you getting into an accident is raised up about 43%.  Do you know the reason for that?  Well, it is mainly because you are splitting your attention in two different places.

Think about it, when you split your attention, you are only concentrating half on both things and when you do that, you are not as focused as you should be.  In the next blog, we will explore how that can affect your driving.


When Can Travel Insurance Come in Handy? 2

No Comments Written by Heather on December 22, 2009 in Car Insurance, Safety.

travel 12Flights get canceled, right? Sure, it happens, especially during the winter time — and airlines typically do not much care if it is the holiday season. They do not care if you are stranded. A travel insurance policy will, however, and they can help you get out of this debacle.

Lost baggage is another problem with both flights and trains. Whether your baggage is simply lost or whether something important, like medicine, is lost with it, travel insurance can help.

If you are driving this holiday season and get in an accident, or if you get hurt or sick at your ultimate destination, this type of insurance can help with medical emergencies and expenses as well.

Clearly, travel insurance can really come in handy this holiday season, so you would do well to research it.