This is Teen Driver Safety Week. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) unveiled a new campaign that challenges parents to discuss five critical driving practices with their teenage drivers that can have the greatest beneficial impacts in the event of a crash. The “5 to Drive” campaign encourages parents to […]
NHTSA unveils “5 to Drive” Teen Safety Campaign Read More »
This week is Teen Driver Safety Week. Here are some tips for Parents of Teen drivers. Here is some great advice form Flaura Winston, MD, PhD about why Postitive Reinforcement from parents if far more effective than scare tactics in teaching teens to drive. Listen to her from National Public Radio’s Morning Edition. Check out
Tips for Parents of Teen Driver Read More »
All parents face several tough conversations with their children: teaching them about alcohol and drugs, teaching them about sex, teaching them about death, teaching them about winning and losing. Many parents also have to discuss divorce, loss of jobs, loss of stature and some, loss of freedom. I know your plate is already full, but I need to
Talk to your Teen Driver about their driving habits Read More »
I am sure you heard it before but it is worth repeating: The leading cause of death for teenagers is traffic accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), teenagers are three times more likely to have a fatal crash Summertime is the worst time of year for Teen accidents. According to the
Talk to your teen driver about Summertime Driving Read More »
I don’t have space to discuss all 7 Costly Mistakes. Check out the full Report on our Website. I want to concentrate on the 3 Most Costly mistakes parents make when buying car insurance for teen drivers. #3 Insuring your home and cars with 2 different agents – If you insure your home and cars with
7 Costly Mistakes Parents Make When Buying Insurance For Teen Drivers Read More »
Spencer Insurance has long been an advocate for the Parents of Teen Drivers. I wanted to put the spotlight on one resource we can provide that is very valuable to the parent of a teen driver. Have you seen our “Safe Teen Driver Guide?” Our Safe Teen Driver Guide is a must for parents who
A Great Resource for Parents of Teen Drivers. . . Read More »
All parents have sticker shock when they learn how expensive insuring their new teen driver is going to be. Especially in today’s economy everyone is looking for ways to save money and reduce costs. But you always want to keep in mind the primary reason you buy insurance; to protect your assets from the unexpected large claim.
Sticker Shock for the Parents of Teen Drivers! Read More »
I age myself when I say I remember and have used the rotary telephone, pagers, 8 track tapes, transistor radio, encyclopedias and the record player. Yes at one time music came on big and small disc called records. Well, times have changed and now my cell phone is not only my phone but how I
Do you remember the Transistor radio? Read More »
Auto insurance claims aren’t typically due to nasty weather, hectic rush-hour accidents or the occasional wayward tree branch. In reality, there are five different incidents that make up the majority of auto insurance claims and unfortunately, many of them are based on common, everyday events. Parking lot damage: That wayward cart in the parking lot
The 5 Most Common Auto Accident Claims Read More »
According to a study conducted by SADD, 60 % of High School Students say their parents have the biggest influence on their driving habits (see http://sadd.org/teenstoday/parentsdriving.htm) Consider these findings: 62 % say they talk or text on their cell phone while driving 67% say they speed 33 % say they do not wear seat belts
Teens “Inherit” Bad Driving Habits from Parents Read More »
