Summer weather can lead to people taking different forms of Transportation to work. Summer transportation modes like bicycling and walking become easier to do in nicer weather. What can this potentially mean for your auto insurance? One thing that certainly increases with more cyclist and pedestrians is your exposure. In 2018 according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (www.ghsa.org), 6283 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes along with 857 cyclists. How can you help limit your risk of any accident with a bicyclist or pedestrian? One way is with the three feet rule, basically this states that when you encounter either you give them three feet of separation between you and them. Another tip is to be aware of crosswalks, knowing where a crosswalk is can save you from having someone unexpectedly run out in front of you. Be mindful of car doors. Opening a car door without looking could potentially hit an oncoming bicyclist or pedestrian. It also a good idea to learn proper hand signals so that you can know what a cyclist is doing. These are a few tips can help you have a safer summer driving experience, being safer could leave to a decrease of your auto insurance premiums as well. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media accounts so that you can stay current with the on goings of the agency and more safety tips.
