Driving with Kids Article Provided
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As an auto insurance company, we’re concerned about your safety on the road. Here are a few tips on how you can maintain your sanity and safety on the road while keeping your auto insurance costs down. With a little planning, your road trip can be one you remember fondly.

When most of us look back on family road trips, we usually remember the best and worst highlights from the trips. More often than not, the worst moments occurred during the long car ride. If you’re a parent, driving long distances with children can be difficult.

The distractions that occur while you and your family are on the road could lead to accidents. Even a minor fender bender can mean lost time on the road and increase your auto insurance rates because you had to file an auto insurance claim.

Buckle Up

Make sure your passengers of all ages buckle up. This will help save them from injury and will help you avoid traffic tickets and subsequent auto insurance increases. Keep your kids happy by stocking up on snacks, juices, and treats. Keep you and your driving partner happy by having plenty wipes on hand for the inevitable spills and messes.

Make Frequent Stops

Take full advantage of rest stops, meals, and refueling stops as an important opportunity for everyone in the car to use the restroom, stretch their legs, and get a little exercise. Breaks in your drive will give everyone the opportunity to reenergize and press on.

Whatever activities you decide to do in the car, make sure they don’t distract the driver from the road. You don’t want to risk an accident with your family in the car. An accident will delay your trip and, if you have to file an auto insurance claim, could increase your auto insurance rates.

Rest Up

Encourage your children to take naps in the car by making small pillows and blankets available. Along with making the journey pass much faster for the kids, quiet time will give your driving partner ample time to rest up for his or her turn at the wheel. Driving when tired can put you and your family at risk. No one wants to have to deal with accidents or auto repairs and resulting auto insurance claims.

Road trips give your family the opportunity to explore and spend time together. Getting to and from your destination can be half the fun. For more tips on auto insurance and safe driving with kids, read the Esurance Insight, “Kids in Cars: Are They Sitting Safely?”