According to a 2013 CAA
survey, 69% of AMA
members believe that
only some or "a few"
drivers are following the
rules of the road.
Avoid the Temptation
• eview your directions (or pre-program
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the GPS), and adjust your seat, stereo and
temperature prior to driving.
• ull over to eat or drink.
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• tore reading materials, makeup and
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electronic gadgets in your trunk, or well out
of reach.
• eep the inside of your vehicle neat and free
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of loose objects. If something falls on the
floor, leave it there.
• repare children with everything they need
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before you get on the road.
• ecure pets properly prior to driving.
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• ut your cellphone in airplane mode so that
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calls go to voicemail.
• f you must make a phone call, pull over in a
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safe spot to do so.
The more traffic
violation convictions
you have, the higher
your insurance
rates will be.
Two minor traffic violations
can increase your
insurance rates by as much
as 25%. A single criminal
code conviction could triple
your insurance rates. The
premium increase for an
at-fault collision claim
varies from 10% to 100%.
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