Tourists flock to New Jersey each year to visit the state’s wide array of
historic sites and gardens. Others come to try their luck in Atlantic City. At
times, the mix of tourists and locals on New Jersey roads can leave the Garden
State feeling more like a jungle.
When you’re stuck in traffic, you may be tempted to daydream or call your
friends. Yet, according to New Jersey police statistics, inattentive driving is
one of the leading causes of accidents-- and one of the most avoidable. Don’t
gamble on your safety. When you’re driving in New Jersey, caution is always
your safest bet!
Hang up the phone
When traffic is bad it may seem like the perfect time to take out your cell
phone, but think again. Although it’s legal to drive with your cell phone to
your ear in New Jersey, cell phone conversations can distract you and make you
a danger to yourself and others. In fact, accidents caused by dialing drivers
may be the most avoidable type of New Jersey auto insurance claim!
If you do need to use your phone while you’re driving, we recommend you use a
hands-free device. That way both hands can stay on the wheel and you can stay
in control!
Don’t multitask
When you’re behind the wheel, driving should be your priority. If you use your
morning commute to read the newspaper, finish getting dressed, or apply your
makeup, you could be putting yourself and others around you at risk. Merging
cars and stop-and-go traffic require concentration. If you’re busy reading or
looking at yourself in the mirror, you may not be able to avoid another car in
time.
Buckle up
Seems obvious, but one of the most important safety devices in your car is the
seat belt. On average, seat belts save nearly 15,000 lives each year. Because
of this, New Jersey drivers can often receive a discount for certain kinds of
automatic seat belts when you buy auto insurance. Recent design improvements
have made seat belts much more comfortable than they used to be, so there’s no
excuse not to buckle up for safety!
Make sure you’re covered
Even if you take all the right precautions when you’re driving, accidents can
happen. That’s why it pays to have auto insurance you can count on. If you ever
do need to file an auto insurance claim with Esurance, you can be sure it will
be handled quickly and fairly-- we'll get you back on the road fast! You can
call our auto insurance claims center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a
year.
Take a look at these Web sites for useful information on buying auto insurance:
Automobile Insurance Consumer Bill of Rights
Auto Insurance Buyer's Guide
Insurance Consumer Information
Scenarios
Decision Point Review
Standard Policy Coverage Selection
Form
Don’t take a chance on your safety or on your New Jersey auto insurance rates!
Get a quote from Esurance today!