U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood this week unveiled sample legislation that can be used as a starting point for states looking to craft laws to prohibit texting while driving.
There is an ongoing concern about texting while driving because it combines three types of distraction: visual – taking your eyes off the road, manual – taking [...]
Think you don’t need uninsured motorist coverage? Think again.
A study released by the Insurance Research Council revealed approximately one in six drivers in the United States may be driving without insurance this year.
The group said the estimated percentage of uninsured drivers fell from 14.9 percent in 2003 to 13.8 percent in 2007, but is [...]
Depending on what state you live in, your credit history may be used to determine your homeowner’s, auto, and/or business insurance rates.
While hotly contested, the practice is highly favored by insurance companies and will likely be around for some time to come, if not indefinitely.
It is believed that roughly four out of every five credit [...]
We’ve all experienced that sinking feeling when renting a car and trying to decide whether to get the insurance or not.
It seems like a no-win situation; you either pay for the additional rental car insurance, or decline it and leave in fear you may be involved in an accident and go broke paying for [...]
