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No Slip-Sliding Away - Car Insurance Tips On How To Stay On The Road

There is one thing about driving that is easy to foretell: Unpredictable weather can and will cause reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions that make it challenging for even the most experienced drivers. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself, your passengers, and your car.

The following tips can help you stay safe when faced with treacherous roads:

  • Assemble a winter emergency kit. At a minimum, it should contain a blanket, boots, shovel, nonperishable foods, and a flashlight.
  • Plan ahead for stopping and turning. Lightly tap or “feather” the brakes when approaching a stop, especially if the road is slick. If turning, accelerate very gently through a turn.
  • Don’t make any sudden moves. Keep it slow and steady to maintain your course and stay in control.
  • Be cautious when braking in icy conditions. Take your foot off the accelerator and coast over ice. Brake after reaching bare pavement. And never slam on the brakes. Brake gently in a pulsing fashion by lightly tapping your foot on the brake pedal.
  • Steer into a skid. Remember: Locked wheels lead. If your rear tires are in a skid and “locked,” the rear of your car will start sliding and it will fell like it trying to lead the car down the road. If this happens, steer into the skid, not away, and remember, don’t brake during a skid.

If you follow these tips but still find yourself in a crash, remember that what you do after an accident will make a big difference to keep everyone safe and help you and your state or California auto insurance company work through a claim.

Remember to follow these tips from the experts at Community Brokerage if you get into an accident:

  • Stay calm. Stay at the scene, but move off the roadway if possible. Warn oncoming traffic by activating your hazard warning lights and/or setting flares.
  • Call the police.
  • Contact your insurance company to file a claim. The earlier your state or California auto insurance company knows about the accident, the earlier it can get to work to resolve it.
  • Do not admit fault. Only discuss the accident with the police and your state or California auto insurance claims representative.
  • Exchange information with the other driver(s). And remember to get contact information for any witnesses.

For other tips to keep you safe on the road and keep your state or California auto insurance rates down, visit www.Direct Choice Insurance .com

Did You Know?

Unpredictable weather can and will cause reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions. The experts at Community Brokerage say if you get into an accident, stay calm. Stay at the scene, but move off the roadway. Call your state or California auto insurance as soon as possible.




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