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Common Car Insurance Coverages Explained
Learn about the different types of car insurance from liability coverage to gap insurance.
5 Tips on How to Protect Your Car From Hail
Hail can cause serious damage to your car, but there are steps you can take to protect it. This includes choosing the right car cover, parking in the right places, and more.
Leading by example, Teen Driver Safety Week
Celebrate! Celebrate what? National Teen Driver Safety Week, that's what. If you have a teenager driving this is a great excuse to get them to listen to some very important safety tips and information. National Teen Driver Safety Week is observed October 20-26 this year and is focused on "It Takes Two: Shared Expectations for Teens and Parent Drivers."
Vehicle Maintenance for the Fall
The dramatic weather changes around this time of year (in most areas) can affect your vehicle's performance in many ways, so it's a great idea to make sure your car is in great shape.
Tips on How to Negotiate a Used Car Price
The sticker price on used cars usually isn't the cheapest price the seller will accept. Whether you're buying from a dealership or a private seller, their main goal is likely to make a profit.
Winter Driving Tips
Whether you're driving in snow for the first time or looking to understand how to drive in snow with front-wheel drive, these tips for driving in winter weather can help you.
How to Get Better Gas Mileage
Did you learn how to get better gas mileage in your driver's education classes? If it's been a few years since you earned your driver's license...
How to Make Your Car Smell Good
Depending on the length of your commute (or your kids' schedules), you might spend a lot of time in your car. And let's be honest - that new car smell doesn't last.
How to Avoid Hitting a Deer
You're driving on a winding road, spending time with family and friends, when a deer pops out in front of you. How do you respond to such an unpredictable event?
Driving under the influence — of my dog.
The summer months are a great time for road trips with friends, family and of course — your pet. Our dog was a part of my family growing up. Wherever we went, she'd come along. I recall many childhood trips, piling into the family van with the dog lying in the area by the sliding door and heading off to our destination. Times have changed quite a bit.
Watch out! Distracted driving dangers
Sometimes I am amazed at how distracted I can be while driving. Before I worked here at Foremost (in my opinion, a very safety conscience company) I never realized how distracted I really was.
Work Zone Awareness Week — What you need to know!
Once I see that the cars are slowing down, I always get frustrated and then I see that the cars are merging to one lane (way too late) and all that makes me think is, ugh...it must be road construction.
The weather outside is frightening
It has been snowing, nonstop, for three days. Just when I start to think it will never stop snowing, it stops. At this point, I am finally smiling again and feeling relieved. A day later, it starts raining nonstop. I am now regretting all of my wishes for the snow to go away, because rain and freezing temperatures during the winter season can only mean one thing — icy roads.
Car seat safety for snow-state mommies and daddies
A child may be buckled in tightly with their winter coat on, but in an accident, the impact of pressure would compact the bulk of the coat making the harness too loose to keep the child safe.
Teens taking to the wheel — May is Youth Traffic Safety Month
There are many avenues to explore when teaching your teenager to drive safe, why not take a few tips from Foremost
Teen driving = Big responsibility
Cruising down the strip in my mini-van, windows down, friends in tow, listening to some sort of 90's hair band without a care in the world - now that was the life. I remember how fun it was to finally turn 16, drive around the town feeling 100 feet four-lines because I was an adult (in my eyes). I don't remember seeing my parents act nervous or scared - although I'm sure after I pulled out of the driveway they were a nervous wreck.
Potholes — The car killer
Sadly, I'm sure we can all relate to that dreaded pounding feeling after hitting that one pothole we always try to avoid in our neighborhood. Potholes are car killers. According to Firestone Auto Care, hitting a pothole can cause expensive damage to your tires, wheel rims and suspension; cause premature wear on shocks and struts, interfere with your vehicle's steering system — the list goes on and on.
Back to school safety: Sharing the road with a school bus
The new school year is approaching fast, and soon many kids will be relying on school buses to get to class. Fortunately, school buses are one of the safest forms of transportation for traveling to and from school (Safe Kids Worldwide).
"Time is money" savings for Memorial Day driving
It's amazing how much money you can save, if you have the time. My Mom always told me, "Time is Money." I rolled my eyes when I was younger, but now that I am a working adult, those words couldn't be truer.
Tips every rideshare driver should know
Rideshare. It's a wildly popular and relatively new industry that's changing the way we think about transportation. Millions of people have become rideshare drivers, and even more have used their incredibly convenient services.
How to change your car's oil
If you hate taking the time and money to have a shop change your oil, changing it yourself is the perfect project to take on. After learning how to do it myself, I put together some helpful guidelines.
Keeping your teen safe on prom night
Driving is usually not an important component in a teen's mind, but for parents it can be a big worry. Many parents often overlook the need to have honest discussions with their teens about safe driving and avoiding alcohol and drugs.
What to do after a car accident
Whether you've gotten into a fender bender or totaled your car, accidents are scary. No matter the cause - weather and road conditions, irresponsible driving behavior, or something unforeseen - you should be prepared for any possibility.
Items to bring on a road trip
If you're in need of a quick weekend getaway or a long-week vacation from home, a smart and affordable solution is a road trip! Normally, gas is cheaper than airfare, and you don't have to sit in those long lines at the airport or wait for a layover.
Are snow tires right for your vehicle?
Around this time every year, my husband makes some sort of comment about snow tires. He usually brings it up when we're talking about my concern for the road conditions. We've never used snow tires before, but that doesn't stop my husband from extolling their virtues. I, on the other hand, think all-season tires work just fine, provided they have good tread.
Helpful tips for new drivers
I remember the first day I passed my driver's test. I felt like I was on cloud nine — invincible. I instantly thought about all of the places I was going to go by myself. No more asking my parents or friends for a ride — my ticket to being independent had finally come, and I was ready to take on the road like a pro!
Tips for buying a used car
Buying a used car can be scary — especially if you worry about being scammed. There's nothing worse than seeing a car you like online, checking it out in person and making the purchase — only to realize the previous owner 'forgot' to mention some serious mechanical issues.
Driving on black ice
There aren't any fool-proof ways to avoid black ice, but you can certainly protect yourself by understanding and knowing how to deal with this seasonal issue!
10 DIY Car Detailing Tips
There's nothing quite as nice as the smell of spring. The sweetness of flowers and the freshness of a rainy day give an exciting indication of the warmth to come. However, while winter melts away, your car is probably getting more dirty with each drive. Between the salt stains, dirt-streaks, and crumpled leaves, that car might not be looking so good. I suggest you do what I do for spring cleaning: roll your sleeves up and follow these quick cleaning tips to scrape away what is left from winter!
Winter auto safety checklist
Icy and snow-filled roads can take a toll on your car and make driving even more dangerous! Help keep your car in the best possible shape this winter.
Winter auto safety checklist
Check out these tips to help keep you and your car in the best shape possible for the winter to come!
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