Where We Stand 2 Weeks In…

The new ban on texting while driving in MA law has been in effect for over two weeks now.  Hopefully, time will show that there will be fewer accidents due to lack of attention to the road.  Previously, people would text by glancing at their phone, and while they finished the text they travelled over two football fields!  It seemed harmless and quick, but the amount of time one’s eyes were on the phone instead of the road was unnerving.

Unfortunately, while driving on any given road it is easy to look over or across the street and see someone peering down to text a friend or read an incoming text.  There is no way the police are going to be able to catch everyone that is texting while driving, it is not realistic.  But, a sure fire way to get people to stop is increase awareness.  The average commute to work is about 25 minutes.  Rarely is a text so important that it cannot wait until the end of the drive.  With the interactive, instant world we live in it is tough to step back and choose safety over convenience.  Sadly, most people that do not text while driving are the ones who know someone who got in an accident while texting.

To increase awareness, companies like Plymouth Rock are offering free buttons and bumper stickers to inform drivers of the law and dangers of texting and driving.  Texting is an unnecessary risk, and no matter how good someone thinks they are at texting, it just takes one glance at the phone to become a hazard on the road.

Even if you are one of the wise people that don’t text, others may and there are still more risks on the road than texters.  So, take a step towards safer driving and call Encharter Insurance today so that we can make sure you are covered for any accident that may occur in the future.  Double check your Reading MA Car Insurance policy and call us at 888-865-1244 or come to one of our offices to speak with our caring and knowledgeable staff. We look forward to assisting you and answering any questions you may have.

At Encharter, “Its all about protecting you!”

Get Rid of that Dryer Lint or Else!

By unplugging electronics when a thunderstorm is coming, keeping matches away from kids and not leaving burning candles unattended and regularly checking the batteries on your smoke detectors, you are making a great effort to prevent a fire in your home. However, when was the last time that you thoroughly cleaned out the dryer lint from your dryer?

Beyond the regular cleaning of the lint screen after each load, it is important to clean out the outer duct, located on the outside of your house, and the compartment where the actual screen goes when the dryer is running. Neglecting to do so can result in a serious fire: the dryer lint can begin smoldering without you even knowing it and then spontaneously burst into flames.

For more tips on fire safety, click here! And if you have any questions about your Wilmington, MA Homeowner’s policy, Wilmington, MA Car Insurance, Wilmington, MA Auto Insurance, Wilmington, MA Life Insurance or Wilmington, MA Business Insurance, we’d like to answer those questions as well! You can call us at 888-865-1244, visit our virtual insurance office at www.encharter.com or you can visit our office for insurance in Wilmington, MA. And now, you can find us on Twitter© and Facebook©!

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