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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Does High Fuel Economy Mean a Sacrifice in Safety?
While smaller cars are designed with safety in mind, “safety” is a relative term. Just as it’s a given that the smallest cars normally provide the highest fuel economy, it’s also a given that generally speaking, the larger a car is, the safer it is. Read More
My car got flooded during Hurricane Irene, what should I do?
Flooding can be a terrible thing to happen to a car. The first thing you should do is check your insurance policy. If you have comprehensive insurance then you likely have insurance against flooding. The next thing you need to … Read More
Are there driver’s education classes for seniors?
Yes, as a senior driver there are driver’s education classes that are tailored for you. One of the biggest classes offered is by AARP. They have an online course that had over 60,000 people enrolled as of last year. However, … Read More
Keeping Your Kids Safe In and Around Cars: Best Practices
Each day, an average of four children are killed and more than 500 are injured as a result of motor vehicle collisions on American roadways. Read More
Are there any auto insurance companies focused on teachers?
Teachers are some of the safest drivers, and as such, any insurance company is happy to have them as customers. Some however, focus on teachers specifically, such as Horace Mann insurance. This company was founded by educators for others like … Read More
I’m going to Missouri State University this fall, is there a car sharing service there?
You are in luck; Zipcar has just started a partnership with Missouri State University (MSU). Zipcar will provide four fuel-efficient cars to faculty, staff, and students. You can register online for a discount price of $35 and they will issue … Read More
Is the cost of registration in Hawaii going up?
Yes, the state of Hawaii passed a law recently that will increase the weight taxes on vehicles. Any vehicles that are less than 4,000 lbs will pay $1.75 per pound instead of the previous $0.75 per pound. Therefore, a pickup … Read More
Is it true that there are less 16-year old drivers in California this year?
Well, the year isn’t over, so it is impossible to speak for this year, but the amount of 16-year old driver’s in California has been declining over the last decade. In 1998, California had 112,332 16-year old drivers. By 2010, … Read More
How do I replace my lost Michigan driver’s license?
If you are in Michigan, you just need to take your Social Security card and proof of identification to the Secretary of State office nearest you. Some examples of acceptable ID are: • Valid passport • Birth certificate • Federal … Read More
If a person with an Oregon learner’s license, who is accompanied by a licensed driver, is pulled over, who gets ticket?
One features that all learner’s permits share is that the holder must be accompanied by a licensed driver at all times. Therefore, it does make sense that the licensed driver would be responsible for what the learner did. However, this … Read More
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