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A report released by MP’s reveals that insurance claims made for whiplash is one of the reasons that car insurance premiums are rising each year.

Whiplash ensues when the ligaments in the neck are sprained which is usually triggered by a sudden movement of the head. Symptoms include pain, stiffness and lack of ability to move the neck.

A collision in a car, particularly from behind can lead to whiplash .

The Common Transport Committee reached out to ministers asking them to change the British law to make it tougher for people to make unchallenged claims for whiplash injuries; so it could be good news for car insurance costs as they are once again under scrutiny by the UK Government.

Back at the beginning of 2011, the Transport Committee started investigating the reason for the continually rising costs of insurance; in fact the cost of car insurance has risen 50% in the past two years. T

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Distracted driving has become a major road hazard not only in South Africa, but across the globe!

In New York there has recently been an enforcement initiative focused on the dangers of driving while talking on and texting from cellular phones. We would like to briefly refer to this initiative:

In the week April 23 through April 29, extra New York State troopers cracked down on cell phone usage on roadways all across New York, not only on the Thruway, but on all roadways across the state.

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There are places in the world where car insurance costs like gold and most would not have the money to get it. In the UK, car insurance may cost a lot, it is a good thing that there are some insurers that sell them cheap. But of course, it would really depend on the type of company you got the insurance from as well as how they categorize you as a driver. Now, if you are trying to get cheap car insurance quotes, then here are some tips for you:

The first thing that you may want to do is clean up your driving record. Since car insurance providers will conduct a background check on your records, you have to make sure to clean up your record as much as possible. How do you do that? Read more…

Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has urged road users to exercise caution on the countrys roads over the Easter holidays.

We will focus on driver and vehicle fitness, wearing of seatbelts at all times, drinking and driving, fatigue, and pedestrian safety, he said in a statement on Friday.

We have also issued an instruction that every driver stopped must be tested for alcohol.

Heavy traffic was expected from this weekend, with the closure of inland schools on Friday.

Ndebele urged motorists to drive with headlights on at all times and to obey the rules of the road.

As part of Easter law enforcement operations, more than 34 passenger buses were removed from the roads over the past two days after being declared unroadworthy.

More than 750 000 vehicles and drivers were checked in the past three weeks, and thousands of fines were issued for various traffic offences, Ndebele said.

- SAPA

For Road Safety Tips in Afrikaans also read: Padveiligheid op die pad na die KKNK en vir die Paasnaweek

The open road can be a dangerous place for the ill-prepared driver. Unfortunately, many drivers who make the mistake of not preparing for a roadside emergency become stranded in a difficult situation. Luckily, a good roadside assistance plan can keep you covered in such emergencies.

Essentially, roadside assistance is a service that aids drivers who break down or experience mechanical failure on the roadway. As such, they cover a wide variety of problems. Common emergency services include:

• Towing – If your car breaks down and needs repair, roadside assistance can dispatch a tow truck to your location to take you to the nearest service station. R

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Your business is a valuable commodity to you. It helps you to make a living and provide customers with different services. One of the problems that often beset businesses of any sort is the lack of protection or being under protected for the problems that being in the business world can bring. Some do not have any protection at all while others do not have enough protection when disaster strikes of any sort. This is when business owners get into a lot of trouble legally for different reasons. This can lead to the loss of the business.

This is why it is more important than ever to give your business the protection it needs and deserves. Read more…

Motor insurer 1st Central has announced a partnership with Keycare to help protect UK motorists against the rising cost of replacing keys.

Replacing keys can cost a small fortune, with electronically programmed keys sometimes costing £1,000 or even more to replace.

Now motorists taking out or renewing coverage with 1st Central will automatically get coverage against missing or stolen keys.

1st Central has estimated that around 300,000 customers will benefit from add-on Keycare cover.

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You’ve been in a car accident. Where do you go for help? Is there a way to do it easier and cheaper?

These ideas will help:

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Get Started on the Paperwork Early

Before the police arrive, take down the other person’s name, address and phone number. Giv Read more…

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It is rare to drive on a Houston freeway without dense traffic. More than two million people live there, so driving is always a hazard. If you ride a motorcycle, the heavy traffic puts you at a greater risk than the auto operators around you. Read more…

The steady rise in cost of Insurance premiums have been in  the media headlines a lot just recently, fundamentally relating to home insurance and car insurance leaving us looking for the best available insurance solutions. With this in mind, many people have found it progressively more difficult to pay for their insurance in full, so many have resorted to paying per month.

Although many insurers will allow you to Pay As You Go (PAYG), some will not accept this method of payment and will only allow you to pay for your premium in a one off annual payment.

Insurance – the options

There are a number of monthly insurance payment options available when looking for the right insurance policy which can be ideal for those who want to keep a close eye on their finances.

Direct Debit is the most popular. A Dir

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