Month: August 2015

Educate Teen Drivers With These Tips

Posted on by AgentInsure

Educating teen drivers is one of the most important things that you can do in Huntington. You don’t want to depend solely on driving schools to teach your teen everything they need to know. Teenagers die in car crashes every year, and they are the largest demographic to do so out of all driving groups. This is not just in Texas, but all over the country.

The good news is that there are various tips that you can use in order to teach them what they need to know so that they have more confidence and have more experience when on the road.

Some of the top tips to follow include:

  • Setting a good driving example by making sure that you are following all of the rules of the road
  • Protecting them against drowsy driving
  • Do not allow any distractions in the car, including teenage passengers and text messaging
  • Create a parent-teen driving contract with them

It is also a great idea to allow your teen to get behind the wheel while you are in the car and they have their permit so that you can make sure they have plenty of experience on the roads. Allow them to drive when it’s raining, during rush-hour traffic, and at night. By exposing them to more situations, they will know how to handle them once they are alone behind the wheel. Doing these things before they actually receive their license can end up saving their life.

At Integra Insurance Services, we look forward to helping you with auto insurance. Call us today so that we can help you find an affordable policy once you add your teenager. We work with all of the top insurance companies in Texas to ensure you get a policy you can rely on.

 

 

Summer Safety Tips for Pet Owners

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Your pet is a member of your family and you want to take all steps possible to keep him safe. As Texas temperatures increase and the summer sun beats down, Integra Insurance Services offers special tips to keep your furry friend cool during the dog days of summer.

Party in a Pet Friendly Way

Summertime fun often comes standard with barbecuing and alcohol—pleasurable for people but not so much for pets. Parties with loud music, large groups, and hot coals can be a dangerous combination for dogs and cats. Keep animals in a quiet place indoors during get-togethers to avoid accidental escape as well as burns or toxins. And remember, even the sweetest pooch can bite out of fear if they are overwhelmed by a big crowd of people.

Keep Them Cool

Try to keep your pet in the shade on hot days to prevent overheating and keep plenty of fresh water available at all times. If you will be outdoors for a long time, consider filling a child’s pool just an inch or two (changing the water as it gets warm) and let your dog lounge.

Be Bug Wary

Some bugs can be harmful to dogs. Mosquitoes carry the risk of heartworm. Bees, wasps, and even caterpillars can cause nasty stings. Ticks come with a wide variety of dangerous diseases. Use a vet-approved pest preventative on your pet when recommended.

Protect Their Paws

If you can’t stand barefoot without the heat burning your feet, then your pet can’t either. Walk pets in the grass whenever possible, and if they have to walk on hot surfaces use paw pad protectors.

Sometimes illness or injury can occur even if you take every precaution to protect your pet. Contact Integra Insurance Services today to learn how pet insurance can help cover vet bills when Rover sneaks out to grab a burger from the grill.