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Avoiding Wildlife on the Road

Avoiding Wildlife on the Road Everyone likes taking a drive or going on a trip. But there are several cautions to be taken while on the road. Other drivers, distractions happening inside your vehicle, debris on the road, and wildlife can cause serious accidents. But luckily there are ways to avoid these distractions, especially wildlife. Wildlife animals on the road are unpredictable and unexpected, experiencing them can be scary and costly. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety from 1975 to the mid-2000s, there was a general upward trend in deaths from collisions with animals. While wildlife animals are highly active during certain times of the year, they can still be hazardous year-round and precautions should be taken at all times. There are several tips to help you avoid collisions with wildlife and other animals like domestic pets. Tips to Keep You Safe Avoid Peak Hours- Wildlife is active at dusk and dawn so it would be best to stay off the road at those

Pet Safety While Traveling

Pet Safety While Traveling There is no doubt that dogs make great companions and we do everything we can to keep them healthy, happy, and safe. So like most Americans, you probably take them everywhere with you when you can. With spring travel and summer coming up, you probably have a trip or two planned for the family or maybe just you and your furry buddy. In any case, what you might not think of is the safety of your pet while you are driving. Most of us don’t think of our dogs as distractions while we are driving, but how often do you pet your dog while driving? Driving with a loose pet can be dangerous for your pet and even you. Without the proper restraint or barrier, a simple trip to the store could be deadly. Gadgets to Make for a Safe Trip Fortunately, there are several different types of restraints you can try, pet car seats, and barriers. When dogs are involved in accidents, they suffer broken bones, trauma, or ruptured lungs. Proper restraints for dogs work like seat

How Much Do You Drive on a Daily Basis?

How Much Do You Drive on a Daily Basis? We live in a society where people typically drive their vehicles for a short period and do not actually pay them off before jumping into a new one. There can be many reasons for this. This means that the total amount that they owed on the previous vehicle is tacked onto the new one so. Therefore, many people are indebted to their vehicles more than they are with their actual home loans. For these types of people, leasing a vehicle sounds like a good option because you get a new one every two years. The only issue with this is that you are only allowed a certain number of miles per year. So, for those of us who travel long distances every day back and forth to work, school or traveling, leasing is not the best option. We exceed the number of allotted miles in only a few months. The Alternative to Leasing A Vehicle So, what does someone do that travels great distances every day to be able to lease or to fit within the qualifications of a l

Is It Time To Buy A New Vehicle?

Is It Time To Buy A New Vehicle?  Have you been driving the same vehicle for the past 7 or 10 years? If so, then it may be time to invest in a new one. Nowadays people purchase new cars every 2 to 3 years, often before they even get the previous one paid off. There’s nothing wrong with this, but some of us really enjoy not having a car payment, so we get a new vehicle, and then we strive to pay it off and reveal a few years in the fact that we don’t have a car payment. Unfortunately, vehicles are not meant to last forever, therefore at some point in time, you do have to break down and get a new one. It’s difficult to pick up a car payment after not having one for so long even if it is a necessity. It’s better however to get something that’s more reliable and newer than to continue pouring money into an unreliable vehicle. You Should Think About Buying Used Sometimes the thought of picking up a car payment is scary because vehicles are so expensive. When you think of being tied t