San Diego Driving Safety Tips
As we move into fall and winter, we offer these reminders for your safety. Some of you may be driving to the mountains during the holidays or heading up to go skiing. We have access to very competitive auto rates. We provide great service at affordable prices. Remember; get to where you are going safely. Our clients have been choosing our agency to insure their cars and other vehicles because of our competitive prices and personal customer service, but our policies offer so much more.
Driving behavior resulting in accidents varies slightly from state to state. Click here to see the results of our state. These compiled results are of certain driving behaviors that lead to accidents. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of auto accidents.
Winter Driving Safety Tips:
- Don’t drive while if you are tired.
- Keep your tank full of gas.
- When driving on snow, accelerate slowly, helping you to gain traction and avoid skids. Break slowly as well.
- Winterize your vehicle. Make sure your brakes, windshield wipers, heater/defroster, and exhaust system are in good working order. Make sure fluids are topped-off, especially windshield washer fluid.
- Make sure your breaks are working correctly, and snow tires are a must.
- Keep safety kit in your truck, including blanket, boots, gloves, hat, flashlight, water, and shovel.
- Do not use cruise control when driving on a wet, icy, sandy, or otherwise slippery road conditions.
- If your vehicle becomes stuck in the snow. Your vehicle can become a warm place to stay. Do not try to walk in a severe storm, especially if you are out in the country.
- Steer your car into the skid. If your vehicle loses traction and begins to skid… steer the front tires into the direction of the skid.
- It’s important to use your headlights in the daytime, not so much so that you can see, but so that other cars can see you.
- Always allow time for your car to warm up before driving.
Before You Travel Into Snow Country
- Monitor weather conditions.
- Check the status of the roads.
- Prepare your car
- Make sure you have the necessary equipment.
- Pack a few extras, like food, clothes, and water.
California Snow Travel Advisory
Extreme weather can result in cars and trucks being required to use chains and/or snow tires. At times, it may even cause mountain routes to be closed. Check restrictions and closures before you go.
Don’t Be A Distracted Driver
Driving distractions are an increasing occurrence in America due to the growing use of hand-held devices.
Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 3,597 lives in 2017 alone, according to the NHTSA. Get the facts, get involved, and help us keep America’s road’s safe. Driving is a skill that requires your full attention to safely control your vehicle and respond to events happening on the roads around you. Driving involves constant and complex coordination between your mind and body.
Auto insurance
When it comes to auto insurance, having options can be a very important way to save money. Putting money back in your pocket is one of our primary goals. We know and understand the auto insurance market. This allows us to provide you with the best possible combination of pricing, coverage, and service.
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