Flying ice is not a phrase you hear very often, but it describes a real problem in Alaska. Flying ice is a danger to drivers, it is the ice that collects on top of vehicles and comes off when the vehicle travels down a highway or roadway. While it might not seem very serious, the truth is the ice could impact another vehicle or cause a driver to swerve, putting them and others in … [Read more...]
High Intensity Discharge Headlights
Have you noticed that some vehicles have headlights with a slightly different color, cooler in quality and a lot brighter than others? Have you ever been blinded or annoyed by those headlights? These are known as High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights and there is debate over whether or not they are safe. Interestingly, research shows these headlights are safer for the motorist who … [Read more...]
Recreational Vehicle Insurance: The Basics
While recreational vehicles can be enjoyable, there is a potential for them to be just as dangerous as passenger cars and trucks. This is why adequate insurance is important. Recreational vehicles include several kinds of vehicles, not just RVs. Personal watercraft, boats, off-road vehicles, motor homes, travel trailers, 5th-wheels and golf carts are examples of recreational vehicles. … [Read more...]
Three Tips To Avoid Car Crashes
Over the last several decades, the overall trend has been for car accidents resulting in fatalities to reduce yearly. However, between 2015 and 2016, the number of deaths caused by crashes suddenly increased from 22,741 in passenger vehicles to 23,793. Car occupants are the most likely to be involved in a fatal crash, making it extremely important for drivers to be cautious on the … [Read more...]
Should You Purchase U/UIM Insurance Coverage?
Imagine you are in a motor vehicle accident. You are working through a recovery, have a damaged vehicle and need to replace your lost wages. Upon contacting the insurance provider to make a claim for your losses, you discover the driver who struck you is uninsured or underinsured. Later, you realize the other driver is unable to reimburse you the settlement amount you want to … [Read more...]
Teenagers May Drive While Multitasking
Alaskan teenagers know that texting while driving is dangerous. Not all teens are aware that other distractions can be just as dangerous as texting. Awareness campaigns are relatively successful, with some surveys showing fewer teens are engaging in distracted driving. The results of one study show teenagers do a number of things while driving that are as distracting as … [Read more...]
