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Fall is here and so are the Spencer Agency’s fall safety tips!

September 25, 2018 by

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As summer comes to a close I ask “will we get rid of this rain and humidity.”  I am looking forward to some crisp fall days and seeing the beautiful change of the color of the trees.

But it would not be fall without Spencer’s fall safety tips.   Check these tips out so you can prevent future claims. This fall section has tips on how to prepare your car and home for fall and winter.  It also has some teen driver tips for parents of teen drivers.

       

Lastly, September is Life insurance awareness month so I have some tips on how to protect your family with life insurance.  Tips on what you need to do with your life insurance if you are getting married or divorced. Rachel will tell you why you should not delay purchasing life insurance.

As always just contact us if you have any questions or concerns.  “Your protection and peace of mind is our only business.”

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Do you know someone who is a parent of a teen driver . . .

February 13, 2018 by

If you have a teen driver continue reading.  If not, forward this message to a friend or family member who is a parent of a teen driver.  You will be doing them a favor.

I remember when my four children were teen drivers. My head was spinning. I had to teach them how to drive safely and pay those high rates for car insurance.  Now that I have grandchildren I look forward to watching my children navigate through this process.

Spencer Insurance has help for parents of teen drivers.  Check out our website designed just for parents of teen drivers.

What is on the website?

  • A list of driving schools – email us if you know another good one.
  • Tips and suggestions
    • Parent – teen driving contract
    • 101 Safe Teen Driving Tips
    • 7 costly mistakes parent make
  • Links to the PA, NJ and DE motor vehicle sites to learn how to get a permit
  • A link to our “Safe Teen Driving Course”

Spencer Insurance understands this is an important and stressful time.  Let us help you navigate through this process.

Please contact us with any questions you may have.

“Your Protection and Peace of Mind is our only Business.”

 

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National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-21, 2017

October 17, 2017 by

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Spencer Insurance Agency wants to help you, the parents of teen drivers.  This was the reason behind the Spencer Insurance Agency’s Parent of Teen Drivers website.

Here are some statistics in an article by teendriversource.org:

  • 75% of serious teen crashes are due to critical errors such as:
    • Lack of scanning that is needed to detect and respond to hazards
    • Going too fast for road conditions
    • Being distracted by something inside or outside of the car.
  • Two or more peer passengers more than triples the risk of a fatal crash with a teen at the wheel.
  • Seat belts save lives. How many times have we seen local news reports where a passenger was thrown from the back seat of a car because he was not wearing a seat belt?

Spencer Insurance Agency can help the parents of teen drivers in many ways.  We currently have several car insurance companies with very competitive rates for parents with teen drivers in the Philadelphia area. These competitive car insurance rates mean you don’t have to sacrifice coverage to save money on your car insurance premiums.

Spencer Insurance Agency has a website designed for the “Parents of Teen Drivers.”  This website includes:

  • Tips and suggestions for parents of teen drivers
  • Information on some local driving schools
  • Links to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware DMV
  • Link to a Safe Teen Driver Course providing 16 hours of lessons. Most states require parents to drive with their teen drivers for at least 50 hours.  This course will help you in planning 16 of those hours.

Remember, the best way we teach our children to drive safely is by our example. Contact us today to find out more about how Spencer Insurance Agency can help you with your teen drivers.

Spencer Insurance Agency was the Winner of Best Insurance Agency in 2015 – 2016 – 2017

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Know someone who has a teen driver?

February 7, 2017 by

Parents: This Doesn’t Have to be a Stressful Time in Your Life. You Can Keep Your Teen Safe, Avoid Paying High Insurance Rates, and Get Peace of Mind!

I remember when our four children were teenagers and wanted to learn to drive.  UGH!

To be honest my children preferred to be taught to drive by their mother, Tammy.  Truth is Tammy has a lot more patience.  What did Dirty Harry say?  “A man has to know his limitations.  Thank you Tammy!

Spencer Insurance wants to help you!  Did you know Spencer Insurance has a website exclusively for the Parents of Teen Drivers?  Check it out!

This website will provide you:

Let us help you as you train your teen driver to be a safe driver.  Most importantly lead by example.  If you text and use your cell phone while driving what message are you sending your teen driver?

Good luck and call us at 215-885-2200 if we can be of any assistance.

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School is back in session so please driver carefully!

September 6, 2016 by

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I have been walking my dog in the morning this summer.  It is great to get some exercise for me and Luna.  Now Luna whines to go out as soon as I wake up.  The mornings are getting darker as the sun rises later.  Keep this in mind this week as students go back to school.

Many high schools start early and the students are walking to the bus stop or school in the dark.  Be aware of them.  Allow yourself some extra time to get to work as there will be more congestion now that school is back in session. You may be slowed down by a school bus or students crossing the street.  Be patient.

This is also a good time for parents of teen drivers to check out our website designed just for the parents of teen drivers. Parents need to continue to train their teen drivers even after they get their license.  Make sure they understand the “rules of the house” in regards to driving your car.  Do you have a teen/parent contract?  Do they know the consequences of their actions?  Will they pay your deductible if they have an accident? Spell this out today in a teen/parent contract.  Parent’s need to educate their teen drivers on how car insurance works.

Check out our website designed for the parents of teen drivers to get more tips, links to your state’s motor vehicle department, a list of some driver’s training schools and much more.

Please be careful driving now that school is back in session.

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Have a Teen Driver? This summer is the time to brush up on their driving skills!

July 19, 2016 by

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When teen drivers get a permit, parents spend many hours training their teen drivers. As parents we want to make sure our teens are safe when driving and develop safe driving skills.

Many parents stop training their teen after they get their license.  Why???  Summer is a great time to drive with your teen driver to observe their driving habits and help them develop new driving skills.  When we vacationed in Maine or New Hampshire I would let my teen drivers take over the wheel while on the interstates and rural roads.  We don’t have a lot of rural roads around our neighborhood so having them drive in New Hampshire and Maine sharpened their driving skills.

So if you are down the shore, up in the mountains or in another state make sure you let your teen drivers take over the wheel and get some experience.  Help them develop new safe driving skills.

Try this all times of the year.  In the Fall we have slippery roads due to falling leaves, in the winter there is snow and ice.  Take them out during these times even if just in a parking lot to learn how to drive in these conditions.

Check out our many tips in our Parents of Teen Drivers Website.  Call us at 215-885-2200 if you have any questions or would like a second opinion on your car or home insurance costs and coverage.

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Now is the time to take you Teen Driver out in the snow

January 12, 2016 by

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This tip is especially for the parents of teen drivers. Pass it on to someone you know who has a teen driver. Spencer Insurance wants to help take the stress out of teaching your teen driver to become a safe driver.

You are required by the state of Pennsylvania to drive with your teen driver for several hours before they can get their license. What do you do during these hours? Spencer Insurance Agency has 16 lessons for you to follow in our “Safe Teen Driver Course.” Check them out. Especially lesson 12 “Bad Weather.” This is the time to take your teen driver out to learn how to drive in the snow.

We have many other lessons such as Night Driving, Accident Happen, The High Price of driving, Neighborhood driving and many more. Take advantage of this valuable resource.

We have many other tips for Parents of Teen Drivers. Check out our website dedicated just to parents of teen drivers.

Let us know if this information is valuable to you and what other information you would like to see on our page. Good Luck training your Teen Driver to become a safe driver. Don’t forget to review your car insurance during this vulnerable time.

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Know someone who has a teen driver?

August 4, 2015 by

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Spencer Insurance has a website just for the “Parents of Teen Drivers.” Check it out.

The website is rich in tips on how to prepare your teen to become a safe driver. We team with parents to help them with some content when you spend the hours needed practicing before your teen can take the exam. We have 16 hour long steps on topics a teen needs to know before they start driving. Get our “Safe Teen Driver Course.”

Check out our Parent/Teen driving contract so your child knows the consequences of certain driving behaviors. We also have links to the surrounding states Department of Motor Vehicles so you can know the law.

Call our office when your son or daughter gets their permit and we will send you our “Teen Driver Kit.”

We wish you the best in teaching your child to become a safe teen driver.

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October 19 – 25, 2014 is National Teen Driver Safety Week

October 21, 2014 by

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Spencer Insurance is committed to Teen Driver Safety. During National Teen Driver Safety Week our agency will be posting valuable tips all week on our Facebook Page about Teen Driver Safety (https://www.facebook.com/spencerinsuranceagency). Check us out. Go to our page and click “Like” so you will be sure to receive these valuable tips.

Have you checked out our “Parents of Teen Drivers” website? This website provides parents valuable information as they undertake teaching their teen driver to be a safe driver. Some of the content we share is:

  • Tips and Suggestions including a “Teenager – Parent Driving Contract”
  • A list of driver education schools in the area
  • Valuable links including links to Pa, NJ and DE Department of Motor Vehicles
  • A link to our “Safe Teen Driving Course” which provides 16 lessons for parents to use when they are completing the 65 hours of mandated adult-supervised skill building with their student driver.

Go to our “Parent of a Teen Driver” website for this valuable information.

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute has a special website to support National Teen Driver Safety Week. Go to our “Parents of Teen Drivers” website to link onto this site. CHOP provides Stats and Facts along with additional links and multimedia presentations.

Spending some quality time teaching your teen driver to be a safe driver is one of the best things a parent can do to keep their child alive. Teaching by example is the most effective technique. Today, cell phone distraction has become the number one killer of teen drivers, surpassing the number of teenager drinking and driving deaths. What example are you showing your teen driver?

Let Spencer Insurance help you by taking advantage of the material we provide on our “Parent of Teen Drivers” website. And . . . don’t forget to review your auto insurance to make sure you have enough protection as you are 5 times more likely to have an accident in your household if you have a teen driver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.teendriversource.org/more_pages/page/support_national_teen_driver_safety_week_now_for_parents/for_parents

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Looking for a Safe and affordable car for you teen driver?

August 19, 2014 by

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IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) has released their 2014 Top Safety Picks for used vehicles to buy your teen driver. Research has shown that teen drivers aren’t driving safe cars.  The institute has put together a list of affordable vehicles that meet important safety criteria.

 

So if you are shopping for a car for your teen driver to use check out the list!

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