Edwin Rodriguez

You know you’re supposed to. You hear it all the time. But do you *always* buckle your seatbelt? Even for those quick errands just down the road? Nevermind the “click it or ticket” slogan. It could save your life.

You’re *three times* more likely to be in a car crash if you are tired. Fact

It’s National Teen Driver Safety week, so if your teen gives you nothing but [eyeball roll emoji] when you talk about safe driving, consider this: it’s not what you say, it’s what you do. Put the phone down and keep your eyes on the road when you’re driving.

Wet roads. Slippery leaves. Ice! And it’s getting dark earlier. Give yourself extra room to stop, stay a safe distance from the car in front of you and make sure your tires and brakes are in good shape.

Reviewing your insurance coverage is like sneaking a peek in the mirror: You want to be sure you’re covered. Has it been a while since your last check-in? Give us a call — it’s National Insurance Awareness Day.

Here’s one way you may actually *save* money while your kid is away at college: If your student only drives the family car on breaks, you might catch a break on your auto insurance. Let’s talk about your current coverage.

Dropoffs, pickups, rides to practice — back to school means more driving, more traffic and more kids in crosswalks. It’s a good time to pay special attention when
driving near schools, bus stops and intersections with crossing guards.

Good news – some new cars have sophisticated safety technology. Not-so-good news – sophisticated safety technology can make even minor crashes more expensive to repair. Does your business have the coverage you want? Give me a call for a free review.

Think through — and walk through — evacuation routes from each room in your house, even before hurricane winds start howling. And practice them with your family.