Car Insurance Rates Responds to Latest U.S. Crash Report Findings

SEATTLE, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle-based vehicle insurance resource CarInsuranceRates.com recently responded to a new report by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) that claims close to 2 million accidents are caused by drivers neglecting to appropriately use turn signals annually. The report also suggests close to 50% of drivers neglect to use a turn signal when changing lanes or forget to turn them off in a timely manner. This translates into approximately 2 billion turn signal violations each day or 750 billion times each year, according to the SAE.

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"These findings are very unsettling for drivers and passengers everywhere," CarInsuranceRates.com company spokesperson Nathan Ackerman said. "The vehicle insurance claims data we receive from voluntary surveys is consistent with the recent published report concerning issues with turn signals and lane changes."

Last fall, Car Insurance Rates launched a new section of the site devoted to car accidents and vehicle-related incidents, aptly titled the "CarInsuranceRates.com Accident and Incident Center." Visitors are able to browse relevant articles about filing claims related to accidents or traffic incidents, as well as learn about ways to prevent the aforementioned situations. Ackerman suggests this information can help users become more cautious behind the wheel and avoid accidents by implementing defensive driving techniques such as proper signaling.

The site also addresses improper lane changing, including failing to appropriately signal a lane change in the moving violations section of the Accidents and Incidents Center. Visitors to the site are able to access research and information about the various moving violations and the fines associated with each separate infraction. Drivers can also read more about filing accident claims and streamlining the claims process.

"Most of the other car insurance sites are heavy on the sales pitch and very light on the pertinent information," Ackerman said. "While we certainly strive to be the source for the most competitive vehicle insurance quotes, we also see the need to constantly provide timely, relevant information that helps the consumer choose the appropriate level of protection."

For more information on vehicle crashes related to turn signal infractions or any other types of incidents, visit the CarInsuranceRates.com Accident and Incident Center. Drivers can use this information when comparing car insurance quotes or shopping for different coverage types. Visitors can connect with Car Insurance Rates through Facebook at www.facebook.com/carinsurerates or @carinsurancerts on Twitter. The site has been a source for car insurance quotes and related information since 1997.

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