Posted on 5/5/2020
Why are some drivers aggressive while others can remain totally calm behind the wheel? Why are some drivers uber cautious while others love a road race? Driving styles can totally vary based on the personality of the driver. Some people like to live their lives on edge; others prefer to stay cool as a cucumber no matter the situation. Wondering what your driving style says about your personality? See what we've observed below. 4 Driving Styles and What They Say About Your PersonalityThe Chill Charlie The Chill Charlie doesn't let anything ruffle his feathers. He's cool as a cucumber in traffic. Not even aggressive drivers can get a reaction out of him. Typically, the chillest of drivers are a bit slower to pick up speed; psychologists have noted that this indifference towards road rage and surrounding traffic could be a sign of depression. The Road-Rage Roger The Road-Rage Roger is the aggressive driver that's easily annoyed on the ... read more
Posted on 4/13/2020
Stay-at-home notices and shelter-in-place orders have taken effect across the United States starting last week. As social distancing becomes the new normal, you likely have begun looking for the next project to keep you occupied. While some have turned to gardening or fixing up the house, others have finally started to knock out the unread books on their shelves. Today, we're going to talk about all of the things you can do with your car while you're stuck at home, too. 6 Things to Do with Your Car During a Stay-at-Home Order1. Start your car regularly. Ask yourself: when was the last time I cranked my car? If you can't remember, go do it now. As car owners sit at home waiting out the pandemic, cars, trucks and SUVs are sitting idle. For some drivers, this can result in a dead battery, which is the last thing you need when it's time to go out to pick up dinner or groceries. 2. Wash and wax the exterior. With spring, pollen tags ... read more
Posted on 4/13/2020
We've heard about how to keep ourselves safe from the coronavirus pandemic from local and national governments, media outlets, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-but what about our furry friends at home? Here's how you can keep your pets safe and happy during COVID-19. 3 Ways to Keep Your Pets Safe and Happy During the Coronavirus PandemicShow them love and affection. Think quarantine has been difficult to navigate? Your pets are struggling through self-isolation too. If you live in an apartment in the city, your pet may be going on limited walks and bathroom breaks. This could lead to them acting out or becoming destructive as they work through their own emotions. During this trying time, your furry friends need all the love and affection you can muster-and they're probably looking for double the attention now that you are at home 24/7. Find a designated playtime that works for you each day and stick to a schedule. Your p ... read more
Posted on 4/10/2020
Road rage is fairly common, especially if you're dealing with city traffic on your daily commute. It's easy to get ticked off at the slow truck taking a "Sunday drive" or the SUV that forgets to use a turn signal. While violence and irrational anger are not the answer to a smoother drive, research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that nearly 80 percent of Americans admit to being aggressive when driving. Looking to control your road rage? Here, we'll discuss 5 sure-fire ways to recognize your aggression behind the wheel and take action to calm yourself down. What Is Road Rage? The dictionary defines road rage as "violent anger caused by the stress and frustration involved in driving a motor vehicle in difficult conditions." Think of your worst day at work. Now, picture the commute home in heavy traffic. You're stressed about your day and any small inconvenience-like someone cutting you off in traffic-just might set you off. You might swere. You might ... read more
Posted on 4/8/2020
Car break-ins are often crimes of opportunity. As cities across the U.S. hunker down at home to wait out the coronavirus pandemic, car break-ins are on the rise. Last week, opportunistic thieves in Greensboro, N.C. were caught on neighborhood security footage checking cars for unlocked doors. In Hendricks County, Indiana, there's been an uptick in car break-ins at night. Best advice from local police departments? Lock your car. 5 Tips to Help Prevent Car Break-Ins During Coronavirus As your car sits idle for the next few weeks, here are a few steps you can take to protect your vehicle and any personal possessions. 1. Keep any valuables out of sight. Out of sight out of mind is not a joke. One of the biggest reasons that cars are broken into is for the valuables inside. Cash, laptops, jewelry, and more can catch the eye of an opportunistic thief, so it's best to take them inside. If you can't keep items out of your car, cover them up or put the ... read more