Driving Mistakes to Avoid

Drivers are not created equally, or perfect. Some drivers are too aggressive on the road, while others are too conservative. Regardless whether a driver is good or bad, mistakes can happen. Here are some driving mistakes you should avoid.

Side Mirrors - When you are positioning the side mirrors, you need to be able to see more of the road than your vehicle. When you place the mirrors a little more outwards, you don't lose visibility as to what's behind you, you gain visibility to what is beside your vehicle.

Passing lanes - Slower traffic usually stays to the right lanes. If you are driving slow in the passing lane, it can create traffic jams and causes more bad driving behaviour. Driving slow in the passing lane can have negative effects on emergency responses, aggressive driving and effects on traffic.

Signaling – Whether a signal is not used when turning or changing lanes or a signal is forgotten on and keeps blinking, it is a dangerous driving hazard. Signals are your only way of communication with over vehicles and is vital for safety on the road. Bicyclists and pedestrians included.

Cell Phones - No matter how confident you are in your ability to drive and text, you should NOT do it. Looking away at the road for even 1 second can have serious repercussions. The person in front of you could have hit their brakes, and if you weren't looking you would rear end them. It only takes 1 second!

#DriveSafe!

10 Tips to Treat and Prevent Windshield Vandalism

Vandalism is often dismissed as a victimless anti-establishment crime, with most people associating the act with spray-painted government buildings or toilet-paper bombing trees, but many innocent car owners will tell you that the reality is quite different.
 
Outside of the home, the car is typically one of two major investments made in a person's life, and it is unfortunately one of the most popular targets for vandals. Whether caused by gang violence or bored youth culture, thousands of side view mirrors and windshields are victimized each year by vandals. Read on for 10 tips to help you treat and prevent windshield vandalism in the future.
 

What do I do now that my car has been vandalized?

• Contact your local police department and report the damage immediately with a vandalism report.
• Contact your insurer for consultation on any property losses, or to repair any additional damage suffered during the attack. You may also seek reimbursement if you have comprehensive coverage.
  
• If any goods have been stolen, take appropriate preventative action. Cancel all credit cards, change locks on your home, or contact your cell phone service provider if any of these items have been taken.
• Contact Speers Auto Glass to schedule your repair. Speers are available for service 24/7, with mobile repair options offered, and the ability to pay up to 100% of your deductible.

How can I prevent vandalism or mitigate damages in the future?

• Make copies of all of your important information, credit cards, and passports, and do not store these items in your car for any reason.
• Park in well-lit areas. Ideally, the area will also have high traffic to deter any illicit activities. 
• Lock your car doors at all times when exiting the vehicle.
• Park in a garage whenever possible.
• Install a car alarm, or get a hold of some security stickers as a deterrent. 
• Do not leave your car unattended for more than a day, especially in the winter where inactivity is visible due to snow accumulation.