Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many are choosing to take road trips because of the lower health and safety risks, and more affordable prices when weighed next to flying. Long hours in the car still pose their fair share of risks, however. Therefore, if you are planning a summer road trip, you should always take the time to prepare for the worst. Simply put, the costs of getting ready for a trip will prove much lower than anything resulting from a mishap on the road. Get Your Car Ready for Travel When on a road trip, you will want to get where you’re going (and back) in one piece. A properly functioning vehicle can help you avoid both breakdowns and accidents, and you should make certain that your vehicle is in prime working order before you leave on your trip. Ensure your car registration and insurance will remain active for the duration of the trip. Keep your insurance cards and registration information in your vehicle. Always carry your (unexpired) driver’s license. Don’t travel if you have restrictions or suspensions. Take your car for a maintenance check. Your mechanic might change the oil, clean the engine, run a lighting check, rotate and balance your tires, check your suspension and more. If you need to replace any parts on the vehicle, then do so before the trip. Saying “I’ll wait until we get home,” might put you at risk of an inconvenient accident while traveling. Consider adding some extra security features to the car. For example, steering wheel bars might add protection on top of your normal security alarms. Remember Safety on the Road No matter what you do beforehand, your actions behind the wheel during a road trip will be the factors that ensure that your family remains safe. If you do not drive safely, then your risk of an accident will increase. All in all, when you set out on your trip, remember that you have precious cargo in hand. Never speed. Obey all traffic warning signs and don’t make sudden maneuvers on the road. Make sure everyone always wears their seat belts. Do not use your mobile device while traveling. Take breaks. If you feel tired, hungry or unwell, then you cannot concentrate on the road. Eat normally and sleep an appropriate amount of time. Of course, never consume alcohol or illicit substances at any time if you plan to drive. Along with other safety precautions, your commitment to safe driving will keep you and your family secure during your road trips.   Call us today at (915) 599-2900 or visit www.MtFranklin.com to see how we can help you.

Planning for Road Trips

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many are choosing to take road trips because of the lower health and safety risks, and more affordable prices when weighed next to flying. Long hours in the car still pose their fair share of risks, however. Therefore, if you are planning a summer road trip, you should always take the … Read more

August 26, 2021

Power Washing a Home’s Exterior in the Fall

Even though it’s still summer, it’s time to start thinking about the approach of autumn. Now’s the time to consider some of the important household maintenance steps that you should take on during autumn’s mild weather. Before winter sets in, there is plenty of time to do a few things to repair and spruce up … Read more

August 24, 2021

How to Establish A Trust to Distribute Life Insurance Proceeds?

Life insurance provides an important safety net for many families. If you are young, raising a family and going about your life, you may not think of this type of coverage. However, what if something were to happen to you? Life insurance coverage could help to provide your loved ones with the support they need … Read more

August 19, 2021

Will a BOP Cover a Company Data Breach?

Small businesses often one of their most important commercial insurance solutions in a business owners policy (BOP). A BOP is an insurance package that offers a variety of commercial insurance benefits in one package and at one price, and it is optimized to meet the needs of small businesses.     Still, while it is … Read more

August 17, 2021

BOP Equipment Insurance for Storm Damage

Should a storm damage your business, the equipment within could need significant repairs or even be totally destroyed. Plus, the longer this damage goes unrepaired, the more your financial loss might be in the meantime. Luckily, if your business owners policy (BOP) contains appropriate property insurance, then you will have help replacing or repairing equipment … Read more

August 12, 2021

10 Grilling Tips to Keep Your Home and Family Safe

During the summer, the warm weather makes it easy for you to heat your grill and cook your favorite food outside. Not only is it tasty, but it can also save you the discomfort of heating your home (and paying a higher HVAC bill triggered by the extra cooling costs).   Ribs, chicken, burgers and … Read more

August 10, 2021

Driving in Extreme Weather?

Driving is dangerous at all times of the day or night, no matter what the weather might be. Still, the U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that roughly 21% of all vehicle crashes in the U.S. occur in adverse weather conditions. Plus, between 2007 and 2016, more than 5,300 people were killed in weather-related crashes, which accounted for … Read more

August 5, 2021

An Uninsured Drive Hit Your Vehicle – Now What?

Being in an accident is one of the most worrisome of situations. You worry about your safety and that of others with you. Then you worry about the condition of your car. You also worry about the other driver.     In situations like this, auto insurance is there to help. Sometimes, the other driver … Read more

July 29, 2021

FAQs of First-time Life Insurance Buyers

If you have never bought life insurance before, then the process might seem like a challenge. For help, consider frequently-asked questions those in your position often ask.   1. What is life insurance? Life insurance will pay out an amount of money if a person, whose life the policy insures, dies. The sum it will … Read more

July 27, 2021

3 Home Improvement Projects that Can Lower Your Home Insurance Premiums

3 Home Improvement Projects that Can Lower Your Home Insurance Premiums  A home is the largest purchase most Americans will ever make. They want to protect it and their belongings in the event of an unpreventable disaster. This is why most people carry homeowners’ insurance.         Yet, having full coverage does not … Read more

July 22, 2021

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