Auto insurance-National Drive Safely bring Week: Save Peoples and Money

Insurance.com data proves that safe driving saves money.

October 6–10, 2008 is National Drive Safely act hebdomad. This annual campaign, always in the first full week in October, is dedicated to promoting safe driving practices at or while commuting to or by the state workplaces.

The Network for Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) believes that the Safety Week can help reduce the number of accidents, and the campaign has tips for not just drivers of cars, but for motorcyclists, pedestrians, cyclists and truckers. This year the campaign is centering raising awareness of the "special needs and considerations of all roadway users."

During National Drive to Work Safely Week drivers are urged to be aware of their driving and avoid these common behaviors.

Some Common Mistakes

* Inattentive driving
* Driving too closely to the car ahead
* Speeding
* Ignoring traffic signori signals
* Backing down unsafely

Making a Safe Change
As part of National Drive Safely Work Week, the Network for Employers for Traffic Safety provides tips and ideas for drivers and employers at their internet site (www.trafficsafety.org). Some of the tips include:

* Avoid aggressive driving
* Avoiding driving when fatigued or tired
* Keep your vehicle well maintained
* Identify distractions to avoid while driving
* Advice for employers

Drive Safe and Save
According to a 2003 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, the average accident costs an employer $16,500. However, accidents and violations can have a direct cost to the driver also, increasing their auto insurance premium. The Drive Safely Work Week campaign mentions this, suggesting that sharing the road with others is preferable to "sharing your paycheck with your insurance firm."

Insurance.com's data supports the relationship between safe driving and lower premiums.

Compare the average price of a policy sold by Insurance.com during 2008, from 15 companies nationwide, for customers without any traffic violations to those with 2 or more violations.