Three- Second Rule
Can you guess what the most common accident between vehicles are? If you guessed Rear-end collisions you were right. This occurs when a driver does not have enough time to perceive and react to slow or stopped traffic. By increasing your following distance you can...
Fall Maintenance Tips
Fall is approaching so its time to prepare your home for the cooler days ahead. Have your furnace cleaned and inspected annually by a qualified technician. Keep flammable materials, including all lawn and power equipment, away from water heaters and wiring in the...
Tree Maintenance can Minimize Property damage
Not only do the trees on your yard enhance your property they also offer environmental benefits and shade. However, without proper inspection and maintenance these trees can pose a safety hazard to your home and family. Tree maintenance involves more than just pruning...
Erie At Top Spot On 2013 Insurance Shopping Study
Erie Insurance received top honors on the J.D. Power and Associates' 2013 Insurance Shopping Study, which evaluates the experience of customers buying a new car insurance policy. This is the fourth time Erie Insurance has ranked highest. The president and CEO of Erie...
Distracted Driving
All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and by standers safety. These types of distractions include: Texting Adjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player Using a cell phone or smartphones Using a navigation system Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Grooming...
The FBI’s Child ID App
The Child ID App, was first released in August 2011 for iPhones, it provides parents with an easy way to electronically store pictures and vital information about their children in case they go missing—whether it’s a toddler wandering away at the mall or a teen who...
9 Tips to Prevent Dryer Fires
Here are 9 ways that you could prevent fires from happening from your dryer. 1. Clean out the lint- “It starts with cleaning out the lint filter every time you use the dryer.” says John Hall, Ph.D., division director of fire Analysis & Research for the National Fire...
Cell Phone Users More Likely To Speed And Drive Drowsy.
According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, motorists who use cell phones while driving are more likely to engage in additional dangerous behaviors such as apeeding, driving drowsy, driving without a seat belt and sending emails and texts. Though there is a...
IIHS Names Safest Cars For 2013
Dodge Avenger, the Chrysler 200 4-door; Ford Fusion; Honda Accord 2-door; Honda Accord 4-door; Subaru Legacy, Volkswagen Passat and Volvo S60, are to name a few that were rated the safest cars for 2013. Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates vehicles good,...
19 States are To Have Own Health Care Exchange
The Obama administration said that 19 states got federal approval to start their new healthcare exchanges, that was created under the Affordable Care Act. States such as Califronia, Hawaii, idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont and Utah all got approved to operate their...