by Neysa Watkins | Dec 1, 2017 | Safety
Winter – the snow on the trees, the warmth of a cozy fire and family… and the black ice and other hazards of driving during the season. Driving always carries with it a risk, but in the winter, that risk increases exponentially. To keep yourself and your family...
by Neysa Watkins | Nov 29, 2017 | Safety
Know These Weather Safety Tips Before You Drive Fall and winter are possibly the two most beautiful seasons. You can hike under the changing leaves, or sled down a local hill. No matter what you like to do, there’s something for everyone at the end of the year. But,...
by Neysa Watkins | Nov 22, 2017 | Safety
No lie, it can be hard travel with pets, the furry or feathered members of your family are a high concern. Being cramped in a car with humans is bad enough most of the time – add in a hyper dog or a yowling cat, and “miserable” just got a whole new definition....
by Neysa Watkins | Nov 15, 2017 | Safety
Plan Ahead When Going Hiking Just imagine it: driving through the mountains, the fall foliage glowing with vibrant colors. Your friends clamor to be out of the car, or you family exclaims about the view through the windshield as you come to the top of a rise. You’re...
by Neysa Watkins | Oct 20, 2017 | Safety
If you are traveling out of town, you may think that renting a car can save you a bundle instead of taking your own vehicle. And you may be right, but only in certain conditions. The only way to know for sure is to run all the math–and consider all the possible...
by Neysa Watkins | Oct 6, 2017 | Safety
While changing a tire was a skill many had in days gone by, in recent years it has become less of a necessity and more of a “if I ever have the time to learn” topic. With the constant connectivity available from modern cell phones, a stranded driver is almost always...