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How to Avoid Animal-Vehicle Collisions
About 2 million times every year, animals and cars collide on U.S. roadways — often causing serious and even fatal injuries to drivers and...

Tips for a Safe Fourth of July: From Food to Fireworks
Memorial Day might be the unofficial start of summer, but Independence Day is when the season truly kicks into high gear. July 4 is a holiday that...
Commuting by Bike: How to Get to the Office on Two Wheels
There are plenty of great reasons to bike to work: Commuters who ride save money on gas and car insurance, stay fit and help the environment (they...
10 Steps to Auto Accident Prevention
Markel's Social Service program's auto accident history indicates some recurrent trends. Failure to yield accidents and accidents involving insured...
The Right Tires for Winter Driving
It's easy to forget about your tires when it comes to vehicle safety. But with winter weather already in many parts of the country, tires are an...

Take it Slow in Ice & Snow
Many of the most serious vehicle accidents reported to Markel occur during the winter months. Icy and wet conditions, as well as shorter daylight,...