Ways to Save on Your Delaware Car Insurance
Ways to Save on Your Delaware Car Insurance Car insurance is getting more expensive! “Car insurance rates jump 26% across the U.S… According to a new Bankrate report, U.S. drivers are paying an average of $2,543 annually, or $212 per month, for car insurance — an increase of 26% from last year.” (CBS News Money […]
Blocking The Intersection
Question: Can the failure to exit an intersection after the traffic signal turns red be a ticket violation? The picture above gives motorists the answer period if there is no clear exit to proceed out of the intersection it doesn’t matter what the traffic signal is (Red/Yellow/Green), it is illegal to enter the intersection. Important: […]
All Family Members Should Complete Delaware Defensive Driving
Why Should All Family Members Complete Delaware Defensive Driving? To receive the full insurance discount, all licensed family members on the same Delaware auto insurance policy should complete a Delaware Defensive Driving course. If all family members don’t complete the course, the insurance company will only give you a fraction of the discount. The Delaware […]
Condition of Delaware Roads
The point of contact where the tires meet the road can greatly impact safety and driving circumstances. Driving on dirt and gravel roads is significantly different than paved roads. Reduce speed, drive in the middle of the road (when there is no approaching traffic), keep distance between you and any vehicles ahead are good rules […]
Difference Between Refresher and Advanced Defensive Driving Courses?
What’s the Difference Between Refresher and Advanced Defensive Driving Courses? THE ANSWER: Nothing! They are the same exact course! Why the different names for the same course? Some places (mostly insurance companies) refer to the course as Advanced Defensive Driving. The Delaware Department of Insurance and Delaware DMV refer to the course as Refresher Defensive […]
Delaware School Bus Laws
Delaware School Bus Laws TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles Operation and Equipment CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD Subchapter VII. Special Stops Required § 4161. Obedience to signal indicating approach of train, drawbridge or automatic signal system controlling the flow of traffic. (d)(1) Overtaking and passing school bus. — When a school bus is stopped and […]
Expired Delaware Defensive Driving Insurance Discount
Expired Delaware Defensive Driving Insurance Discount If your defensive driving certificate is over 3 years old, you most likely have lost your defensive driving insurance discount. The GOOD news is that you have up to 5 years since your last completion date to still take the Refresher Defensive Driving course and your 15% insurance discount […]
Condition of Driver
A driver must at all times be capable of fully performing their responsibilities as the operator of a motor vehicle. Examples of circumstances which may impede that ability include fatigue, some physical or mental conditions and certain disabiliities.
Delaware Defensive Driving Certificate
Delaware Defensive Driving Certificate Upon successful completion of a Delaware DMV-approved Defensive Driving course, you will immediately receive a certificate for an insurance discount! It “shall be applied to the total premiums for bodily injury liability coverage, property damage liability coverage, and personal injury protection coverage” and “The presentation of a course-completion certificate (whether for […]
Diverging Diamond Interchanges in Delaware
Diverging Diamond Interchange’s (DDI’s) are a relatively new traffic interchange design being implemented throughout the United States. They can improve safety and move traffic along faster than traditional interchanges. Delaware’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) opened at Route 1 and Route 72 in 2016.