As football season kicks off, many Ohioans will celebrate the season with tailgates. To keep these fun-filled gatherings from turning into costly blunders, AAA’s insurance agents encourage tailgaters to follow three plays from the tailgating playbook. ”We all look forward to game day festivities with our friends and family, and insurance coverage is likely the …
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Throughout the year, special occasions like Memorial Day, graduations, weddings, football games, and holiday parties provide opportunities to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, celebrations can also lead to drunk driving, which is a top safety concern and the leading cause of traffic-related fatalities and injuries on America’s roads. To help you plan safe, enjoyable …
The white-tailed deer is a typical sight in Ohio through much of the year, especially the fall. But when you’re driving, you may wish it wasn’t so common. According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, the number of insurance claims due to animal-vehicle collisions peaks each November. Fortunately, you can take steps to keep yourself …
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Throughout the year, special occasions like Memorial Day, graduations, weddings, football games, and holiday parties provide opportunities to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, celebrations can also lead to drunk driving, which is a top safety concern and the leading cause of traffic-related fatalities and injuries on America’s roads. To help you plan safe, enjoyable …
Throughout the year, special occasions like Memorial Day, graduations, weddings, football games, and holiday parties provide opportunities to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, celebrations can also lead to drunk driving, which is a top safety concern and the leading cause of traffic-related fatalities and injuries on America’s roads. To help you plan safe, enjoyable …
Throughout the year, special occasions like Memorial Day, graduations, weddings, football games, and holiday parties provide opportunities to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, celebrations can also lead to drunk driving, which is a top safety concern and the leading cause of traffic-related fatalities and injuries on America’s roads. To help you plan safe, enjoyable …
Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. That’s what Aleisha McKeeby of Lake Mary, Fla., learned this past June, when she was involved in a head-on collision with her two young daughters in the car. She shared her story with us – and offered her take on why proper car seats are so …
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Having a conversation about safety senior drivers can be challenging, but it’s an important talk to have. Nearly 83 percent of older drivers report never speaking about their ability to drive safely with a family member or doctor, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Of the small percentage of families …
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If you’ve been running late in the mornings and banking on light traffic, you might need to rethink your game plan. With students preparing to head back to school this month, drivers need to be aware of increased traffic on the roads. Slow down and stay alert, especially during the morning and afternoon hours when …
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One of the scariest moments of most parents’ lives is when their teenager gets a driver’s license and sets out on the open road. Parents inherently know the dangers of driving, especially for inexperienced kids. Unfortunately, their fears are valid. Crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens. In addition, the number of Ohioans …
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