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No matter how many jokes you hear (or tell), the statistical evidence is absolutely clear. The boring truth is that women are involved in fewer accidents and, when they are unlucky, the damage to vehicles is less serious and people are not as badly injured. Women are safer drivers! Why is this the case? The best explanation is the way they are brought up. Whenever a daughter looks as if she might take a risk, her parents immediately run over, warning her of danger, picking her up protectively, and wrapping her in bubble wrap. From the cradle they are taught how to live their lives as if there was death lurking round every corner. Boys, on the other hand, are allowed to run, climb and jump as if there was nothing more natural in the world than the possibility they might break an arm or leg due to some tomfoolery. So, when it comes to getting behind the wheel of a car or truck, boys have the confidence that being surrounded by all this metal will protect them from harm should they crash, while girls worry about how they will explain even the slightest scratch to their parents. It’s the difference between, “Of course my truck can get through that gap” and “I think we should stop before we get into trouble”.

Look at every record, whether it’s the number of moving violation tickets issued, the number of people taken to emergency rooms following accidents, or claims made to insurance companies, it’s the same story. Women drive within the law and so are driving more slowly if there’s an accident. As a result, insurance companies reward women by giving them lower premium rates. The question raised and answered in a recent European Court case is whether this unfairly discriminates against men. The court has ordered European insurers to stop relying on gender as a key variable when calculating risk. It’s discriminatory to charge men more just because they are men (even though the evidence shows them to be more dangerous drivers).

So how should we react? People cannot control their biological sex. You come out of the womb and have to live with your genes. So it’s probably unfair to penalize a group of people over something they cannot control. But everyone can control how they drive. It’s not necessary to have testosterone injections to enable you to drive recklessly. Anyone can do it if that’s how they want to drive. So the fair way to assess the risk of accidents and so set the premium rates is to look at the evidence about driving safety. Those who never have an accident should be rewarded with lower premiums when the auto insurance quotes come in. But if people have left a trail of wreckage in their wake, they should be hit with higher premiums. Auto insurance companies should use price to offer direct incentives to all drivers on safety. Setting rates should have nothing to do with gender. It should be all about every individual’s driving record. Except, changing from the traditional approach means women suddenly paying more. That’s an exciting political prospect.

If you are a high risk driver, insurance companies will sure charge you more than other drivers. Fortunately, as long as you are aware of certain tips, you are not going to be considered a high risk driver for ever. You can step out of this category and pay normal rates for car insurance, if you know what to do.

First of all you need to understand what makes you a high risk driver and, if you are not one so far, to avoid getting there. All drivers that had two or more speeding tickets in the last three years or two or more accidents out of their fault in the past five years are considered high risk. Drivers under 25 years old are considered high risk automatically, without doing anything particular. Fortunately, for them there are also discounts that make things better. If you have a record for DUI in the past five years, you are also high risk. Insurance companies are interested in your credit score and if this is low, you are not yet a high risk driver, but you are sure heading that way because your rates are going to be higher.

If your insurance company has told you that you are a high risk driver you have to pay high premiums on high risk car insurance for now, but you can take some steps to make things better for the future. Those with DUI records must take a rehab program and other high risk drivers can reduce their points by taking driving courses. The few points they have the lower high risk car insurance premiums they pay. If you drive a less powerful car, smaller and cheaper, your rates will be lower. In case you can pay in full for your car, then you can only carry liability car insurance, which is cheaper than comprehensive one. You can also increase your deductibles if you can afford and your high risk car insurance premiums will be reduced. Most important of all, you need to stay out of trouble and to keep your driving record clean.

High risk drivers quite often might feel that they are the object of discrimination as it is very hard to find insurance coverage at an affordable price, if any coverage at all. The rates they are charged with often make them think of ways to reduce their costs while having the necessary amount of coverage, and it doesn’t seem that easy like with ordinary drivers. But still, don’t give up hope as there are effective ways you can lower your rates while still retaining the benefits you need if you are a high risk car owner. Get the best price you can find There are many insurance companies on the market theses days, and each company tends to define a high risk driver from its own perspective and price him or her respectively. What does this mean to you? Simply shop around between different companies and see what they have to offer to high risk drivers. Some will have higher rates, some will have lower, some will refuse you in general, not willing to take such a risk.

Just don’t think that if you’re paying high premiums right now, all other companies will charge you the same. Find high risk insurance providers Sometimes you may find an insurance company unwilling to over you because of your high risk status. They just don’t find it safe to take such expenses upon them, and it’s fairly understandable. However, there’s the opposite of such companies – insurance providers that specialize in the high risk category. Such companies usually offer more competitive rates and won’t be picky with their customers. Comparing quotes is a must With so many sites offering free online auto insurance quotes these days it is simply a crime not using them for comparison shopping. With these sites you can easily find the perfect solution in your area and compare different offers from different companies. You can also compare different situations, like if you would have another car to insure, or two cars. It’s just like speaking to an insurance agent only much faster and effectively. Become a better driver Being a high risk driver usually means that you had traffic violations or accidents on your driving record.

A good way to improve this situation is enroll in a driving courses or school. Learn the basics of defensive driving and make sure to get certified, as your insurance company will use this as a proof of your improved risk rating and will lower your rates. But first make sure to learn what schools and courses are accepted by your insurance provider. Opt for possible discounts Though it is hard to find a discount for a high risk driver, there are still possibilities in this direction. You can improve the safety of your vehicle by installing anti-theft and safety features such as anti-lock brakes, alarm systems, additional seat belts and air bags, and others. Ask your insurance provider what you can hope for with such features. You can also get a discount if you don’t drive much. Most insurance companies have a special low mileage discounts for drivers who don’t exceed 10,000 mile per year. Make sure to check these options when looking for auto insurance quotes too.

Most of us know you also have to factor in things like road tax and insurance into the cost of buying and owning a car and make sure we can afford to actually run the car legally before we visit our local car dealer, whether we’re looking for a new Fiat or an old Honda. But according to a recent estimate around 1.4 million drivers operate their vehicle uninsured.

For insured drivers the fear is that if you have an accident you’re unlucky enough to crash into someone who’s not insured. In addition to this uninsured motorists, because they are a known risk factor, add to everybody else’s premium as it is insured drivers who ultimately foot the bill.

The penalty for driving without insurance is a maximum fine of 5000 and between 6 and 8 penalty points but apparently most offenders are fined much less than this. Of the estimated 1, 4 million driving uninsured around 242,000 are convicted every year.

But the government have now unveiled new plans to tackle uninsured drivers. Under new rules, called Continuous Insurance Enforcement, it will be an offence just to keep an uninsured vehicle, rather than just to drive when uninsured. As part of this new regulation, the DVLA will be allowed to take action against owners who ignore warnings about getting their vehicle insured. Uninsured vehicles will receive a fine of 100 as a result of ignoring the DVLA and then if now action is taken by the vehicles owner the DVLA has the power to clamp, seize and destroy the vehicle in question. The hope is that this will more effectively deal with uninsured drivers and hopefully also help reduce the number of injuries caused by uninsured drivers every year.

When you live in a capitalist country, it’s easy to think that free market competition keeps the consumer safe. If anything goes wrong, the consumer can simply change to another supplier and, at a stroke, the problem is solved. Except life does not have to work in a fair way. When large insurance corporations are looking to make a profit to keep their shareholders happy, they do not think of their customers as people with problems. The policy holders are just the means to make a profit. So, government has to step in with regulations to strike a balance. The idea is to limit the companies to a reasonable profit and reduce the risk that consumers will be gouged. Although the GOP is against the idea of any regulation, every state in the union has a licensing system for insurance companies. Only companies with a licence can sell policies in each state, and the condition of getting and keeping a licence is accepting some degree of regulation. How much regulation varies from state to state, but the essence is to offer some protection for the consumers.

In Massachusetts, there has been a rumbling dispute about the extent to which the local insurers should be regulated. Until last year, the state imposed quite strict rules on the type of policies that could be sold and the premium rates. The current system is one of managed competition with the companies having more freedom on the new products and the premium rates at which they can be sold. The problem focussed on the Board of Appeals run by the Insurance Commissioner Nonnie Burnes. If a driver is involved in a collision, the insurer is allowed to decide which driver is at fault and to add a surcharge to the premium payable by the driver in the wrong. This surcharge can be up to 50% of the original premium. Obviously, an insurance company has a direct interest in holding its driver to be at fault so the premium can be increased. Hence the need for an appeal system. The current Board finds that the surcharge is not justified in more than half the cases referred to it.

The people of Massachusetts were therefore shocked when the Commissioner announced the Board would be shut down. This would leave surcharged drivers with nowhere to go. Strangely, when consumers shop round for a change, the other companies tend to rely on the current company’s finding of fault, rate the driver as more of a risk and only offer auto insurance at higher rates. What should be fair competition between the companies producing lower premiums is the sharing of information about drivers resulting in higher premiums. The state legislature was therefore quickly into action to propose legislation ordering the Commissioner to retain the Board. After a stand-off with the bill moving through the legislature, the Commissioner gave in and announced the Board will be retained. Lacking confidence, the legislators are continuing with the passage of the bill. The interests of the consumer must come first when it comes to auto insurance.

The first few years that kids grow up and start driving, are perhaps the most anxious moments in their parents’ lives. Not only are new teen drivers restless and impulsive, they also lack the experience and expertise to be on the roads. This makes them prone to higher risk and high auto insurance rates.

Though teenagers aren’t exactly open to easy dialogues, effective communication is the key to keeping your new teen driver out of danger. They have to be made to understand that not only are they responsible for their lives and those of others on the roads but also for your car.

These are some essential points that you should discuss with your new teen driver when you hand them their car keys:

• While it’s cool to hang out with their friends, distracted driving is a strict no-no; which means no using the cell phone while driving, or applying makeup, or sipping on that steaming hot cappuccino! Distracted driving is one of the worst causes of car accidents! The new sense of independence coupled with overconfidence can actually lead to potentially dangerous and highly avoidable collisions. A new teen driver has to be warned that if he cannot pay attention to the road while driving, he has no business being behind the wheel.
• Responsible drivers take the law seriously; whether it’s a moving violation or a non-moving one, it gets you a ticket. Speeding, parking at no-parking zones, not carrying valid car papers in their car, etc, can all get them fined and in turn affect their driving record and your auto insurance rates. A new teen driver has to learn not to take the law casually. It can have very far reaching repercussions, both for him and for you.
• A clean and well maintained car will save money in the long run; both in repairs, and with lower auto insurance rates. It’s a good idea for a new teen driver to know what’s under the hood of the car so that s/he can make minor repairs to the car on his/her own. Since s/he’s probably paying for the gas, s/he already knows how expensive it is to own a car. Good maintenance will give better mileage, the car will run smoother, and last longer.
• Reduce the risk of theft; leaving keys in the car while running even the quickest of errands makes a car vulnerable to theft. ‘Only new cars are stolen’ is a huge misconception. Older cars are equally prone to theft for their parts. Leaving valuables like laptops, camera and handbags in open sight can draw attention to the car by someone looking to make a quick buck. Installing anti-theft alarms will help keep your car safe. A good auto insurance coverage to add to her/his policy is the comprehensive coverage, as this can be used to claim from the auto insurance company if the car gets stolen. However stuff kept inside the car like gizmos and jackets would typically not be covered by the auto insurance policy. So if a car gets stolen, you lose money!

• While your new teen driver is understandably excited about getting independent finally, s/he has to be warned that driving is a privilege and not a right. This privilege can be suspended if s/he does not handle the car well on the road. While s/he might be a stable driver, the same cannot be said for the others on the road and s/he has to be cautious and alert on the road at all times. A drivers’ safety course is a good idea to train your new teen driver in defensive driving. Additionally it might get you some respite on your auto insurance premiums. Handle the matter with sensitivity but be firm about limits and soon you shall have a mature and responsible driver at home.

In the event that you’re involved in an accident with someone who was at fault, but who also either carries no insurance or not enough of it, you can be protected if you have an auto insurance policy that covers this type of accident. This coverage kicks in to handle costs that the other person cannot pay for. A good example of this is medical expenses. Other things that are covered include:

* Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage: This portion of the policy addresses the coverage of the insured, members of his or her household, and passengers if there is any bodily injuries incurred, damages or death that is brought about by an uninsured driver. This also covers hit and run occurrences. The policy of the insured takes care of all medical expenses within policy limits.

* Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury: These coverages apply to the insured and the members of the insured’s household and passengers should bodily injury, damages or death occur due to the fault of an underinsured driver. If the underinsured driver is not carrying enough coverage to meet all the costs, the insured’s policy will pay for the difference up to the policy limit. If the insured’s coverage is not enough to pay for all of the costs, one of the drivers will have to take care of the difference on their own.

* Uninsured Motorist Property Damage: This takes care of costs to repair the insured’s car when it is damaged by a negligent uninsured driver. If Collision Coverage isn’t in place, the insured can still get repairs covered up to a point. If there is Collision Coverage available, the Uninsured Motorist Property Damage coverage takes care of the Collision deductible. This varies from state to state but this coverage cannot replace Collision Coverage.

* Underinsured Motorist Property Damage: This takes care of the insured’s property when damaged by a negligent underinsured driver who isn’t carrying enough insurance to cover it. If the insured doesn’t have Collision Coverage, this will also pay for repairs to a point. If Collision Coverage is in place, it will pay for the deductible. Amounts and conditions vary from state to state but this coverage cannot replace the Collision Coverage.

Those days of the compass has passed due to the arrival of the global positioning system. With the development of the new navigation system, drivers benefit a lot of the innovation. It can virtually guide your to any destination in the world. Whether you are in the crowd traffic city or the wide mysterious forest, you would never get lost while driving with this magic car navigation system. With these GPS, communication and navigation has become very simple. The system relies on twenty four to thirty US satellites placed in a medium Earth orbit, which form the eye of the GPS, which incessantly watches Earth. Now today we are going to talk about the origin of the GPS and introduce one of hottest 7 Inch TOYOTA DVD Navigation.

GPS firstly was invented for the military use. It can be used to detective the exacts position of the enemy. Until 1980s, people started using GPS navigation systems for car. With the success of the guide function, it can bring a lot of benefits for the ordinary drivers. You get a 2D position if you receive signals from at least three satellites and a 3D position if you get signals from four or more satellites. Toyota navigation DVDs are the new brand in GPS market. This kind of car DVD player is popular among Toyota drivers. If you want to buy the best GPS for the money, then you should first decide for what you require the size you want and which features you really need. Here is a small list of features that 7 Inch TOYOTA Camry DVD Navigation come with: wider screen, anti-glare screens, 2D and 3D views, touch screen displays, travel alarms, mounting options (dashboard or windscreen), currency converters, Bluetooth, MP3 player, audio book player, picture album, lane assistance, spoken street names, real time traffic reports, POI (point of interest), reversing camera, USB ports, information essential for tourists, maps of various countries, etc. it offer all the function about the GPS and entertainment features.

Compared to the 8 Inch TOYOTA DVD Navigation, this 7 inch Toyota DVD navigation is perfect size for your Camry. With GPS systems for cars, cutting edge, advanced technologies, which once had only defense applications have become available to the common man. Hope this article will help you in making the best choice of GPS navigation system for your Toyota Camry.

No matter how sad and unfair this might sound for teenage drivers, but they are likely to pay the highest insurance premiums compared to other age groups just because they are considered to be drivers posing the maximum risk on the road. Still, there are certain ways the teen drivers can get lower insurance rates: taking special defensive driving courses, modifying deductibles, buying other insurance products from the same company or purchasing a car that is considered to be safer. Tips on saving with reduced insurance rates One of the easiest and most direct ways of getting lower insurance rates is purchasing a car that has additional safety features like front and side airbags, special seat belts, antilock breaks and so on. The majority of insurance companies offer special incentives on such safety features and such cars are generally far less costly to insure. Another way to cut your insurance premiums is to join an official drivers club like American Automobile Association (AAA), or speaking to your employer about special discounts he or she can offer to you as a corporate entity. In case you have a rather old car, it may be a wise choice to go off without collision and comprehensive coverages included in your policy. These types of coverage impose you to pay a certain deductible when filing a claim, and the amount of money to be paid can sometimes be larger than your car is worth.

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