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6 Tips for Driving in the Rain

Avoid deadly distractions behind the wheel

by | February 28, 2025 | Car Insurance, General Category, General Information, Home Insurance, Insurance | 0 Comments

Not texting is a start, but there's more to safe driving. Here’s the bad news: Distracted driving causes thousands of accidents every year, many of them fatal. The good news? If you're driving, it's 100% preventable. You've seen them around your city or town. You may...
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10 Tips to Protect Your Car’s Suspension System

by | February 14, 2025 | Car Insurance, General Category, General Information, Insurance | 0 Comments

Your vehicle's suspension system ensures a smooth and safe ride, protecting critical components from wear and tear. Understanding and maintaining the components of the system is essential, not just for comfort but also for the stability of the car on rough roads....
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The what, why and how of a Vehicle Identification Number

by | January 24, 2025 | Car Insurance, General Category, Insurance | 0 Comments

If you’ve ever bought motor insurance, you’re likely to have come across the terms Vehicle Identification Number or VIN and chassis number. You must wonder why insurance companies insist on having this information. That’s because VIN is like a genetic identifier for...
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What Is ORVM In Car And How Does It Work?

by | January 10, 2025 | Car Insurance, General Category, General Information, Insurance | 0 Comments

When you adjust the side mirrors before driving, you deal with the Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs). These mirrors are essential for safe driving, helping you see what’s happening beside and behind your car. This post will discuss what ORVMs are, how they function,...
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How to Track a Vehicle with GPS: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

by | December 10, 2024 | Car Insurance, General Category, General Information, Insurance | 0 Comments

GPS-based vehicle tracking is today, one of the most helpful tools since it can be employed by any individual or company who wishes to keep track of their cars, trucks or any other vehicle. Thanks to today’s cheap GPS tracking devices, a vehicle owner can easily place...
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How To Rebuild Your No Claims Bonus After An Accident

by | December 2, 2024 | Car Insurance, General Category, General Information, Insurance | 0 Comments

If you’ve had an accident, it can feel like all the good work you’ve put into building your No Claims Bonus (NCB) has gone down the drain. But here’s some good news, you can rebuild it. Your NCB in car insurance works like a reward for safe driving, and that lovely...
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Safety Tips For Driving In Floods

by | November 25, 2024 | Car Insurance, General Category, General Information, Insurance | 0 Comments

Often when we get stuck while driving through floods we panic and force through the water. Instead you need to stay calm and follow these instructions. Situation One: Water Level Is Above Tyre Level  When water level is above the tyre level it's no use forcing...
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Car Defogger and How to Use Them?

by | November 15, 2024 | Car Insurance, General Category, General Information, Insurance | 0 Comments

Have you ever experienced your car windows and windshield suddenly fogging up? It can be scary since poor visibility may cause a dangerous road accident. Driving in the cold or rainy seasons can often lead to foggy windows. This is a common problem, and can quickly...
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How to choose the right commercial insurance policy

by | November 1, 2024 | Car Insurance, General Category, General Information, Insurance | 0 Comments

Unpredictability is the only predictable thing about business right now. Over the past few unprecedented data breaches, and global pandemics have all taken front stage in the insurance industry. And no business is immune.  With the range of commercial insurance...
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Car Starting Problems: Reasons, Fixes, & Troubleshooting

by | October 25, 2024 | Car Insurance, General Category, General Information, Insurance | 0 Comments

Car starting problems are common for any car owner and are often a nuisance. Whether it's a car self-start problem or issues with the car's self-motor, understanding the underlying causes can help you address them quickly and efficiently. Common Reasons for Car Not...
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  1. Exercise caution when rain follows hot, dry spells. …
  2. Slow down. …
  3. Avoid standing water on roadways. …
  4. Drive in the tracks of the car in front of you. …
  5. Increase your following distance. …
  6. If your car begins to hydroplane, do not brake or turn the wheel abruptly as this may cause your vehicle to go into a skid or spin.

What should you not do while driving in the rain? Keep your eyes and mind focused on the road so you can spot potential issues and react in time to prevent a problem. Being safe while driving in the rain is all about being responsible. You should put all your safe driving skills to use. Make sure to slow down, make more space, turn on your lights, and focus. How fast should you drive when it’s raining? You should reduce your speed by 1/3 on wet roads and by 1/2 or more on snow packed roads (i.e., if you would normally be traveling at a speed of 60 mph on dry pavement, then on a wet road you should reduce your speed to 40 mph, and on a snow-packed road you should reduce your speed to 30 mph).