Motor insurance policyholders may be interested to discover that listening to sports matches on the radio is as risky as driving under the influence of alcohol, according to new research.
Scientists at Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) have found that car insurance policyholders’ reactions can be up to 20 per cent slower when listening to sport on the radio, adding a six-metre stopping distance increase to cars travelling at 70mph.
The researchers pointed out that this actually represents a stopping time that is ten per cent longer than that of a car driven by someone with a blood alcohol level at the UK legal limit.
Dr Nick Reed, from the TRL, said: “At particularly tense times, such as penalty shootout, it may be safer to find a safe place to park and enjoy the action without risking an accident.”
Earlier this week, research conducted by council officers in Hertfordshire revealed that a large number of car insurance policyholders were distracting themselves from the road by eating, drinking and reading while driving.
It can be fairly challenging trying to get a decent car insurance quote if you are a young or inexperienced driver. Insurance companies unfortunately see this group as more likely to make a claim than older motorists, and therefore charge increased premiums as a result.
The cost of road accidents involving adolescent and inexperienced drivers has been estimated at $30 billion. Furthermore, surveys have revealed that car accidents are a leading cause of premature death among young people.
Although the chances of finding cheap vehicle insurance for the younger driver are low, this does not mean that reduced insurance rates will not be granted to you.
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A Non Standard Car Insurance is a type of insurance policy given by providers to policy holders who they consider as high risk clients. It is also the type of auto indemnity that costs higher than what is usually offered to drivers who are not considered as risky drivers.
If you are not familiar with the definition of high risk drivers and if you are not sure if you are one, here are the categories and the reason behind why some motorists are considered to be risky drivers:
- Teenagers – They are considered to be risky drivers because they are perceived by auto insurance companies as a group who are not that mature enough to become responsible drivers. M
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Owning a caravan comes with a host of responsibilities, and you need to know of any risks so you can prepare for them accordingly. One of the biggest static caravan risks is fire, but how much of an impact does this really have?
It’s long been thought that static caravans have more of a fire risk than regular houses, simply because of their design and the materials used in constructing them. Being made up of a lot of wood and with fewer partitioning rooms to contain any fires that were to start, it’s unsurprising that insurers see caravans as inherently risky and combustible. As
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Are you trying to look for a new auto insurance policy? Do you want to change your present policy? No matter what the reason behind is and even if it is just for the sake of following what the law is requiring you to do, shopping for auto insurance quotes remains to be the smartest move a motorist can do. There are numerous auto insurance companies out there. An appointment with one will just take a few minutes but you will surely be surprised with the results.
How does this happen? The answer is simply shopping for online auto insurance quotes. If you know how to properly utilize things found online, then you won’t have a hard time achieving what you desire. W
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May is considered the nation’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It is the month of motorcycles and motorcyclists across the country. U.S. House of Representatives pass House Resolution 269, which designates May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
This month motorcyclists are ready for the warm weather, with helmets ready and engines reviving. This is the month that gives opportunities for them to ride their bikes again. However, whether you enjoy riding you Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Ducati or something else, motorcycling can be ultra enjoyable when done in a safe manner.
During this safety awareness month, GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company), an auto insurance company and Pro-tour motorcycle riders release a videotape. Th
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