LINCOLN, RI (PRWEB) May 24, 2012 Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, which means manypeople will be traveling for cookouts, pool parties and vacations.With so many people on the roads this weekend, Amica Insurance reminds everyone to use extra care while on the road. Here are a few reminders: Dont drink and drive. Make sure you have a designated driver. Wear your seatbelt at all times. Police in many states are crackingdown on seatbelt violations. Avoid distracted driving. Many states now ban the use of hand-heldcell phones and/or texting while driving. Dont speed or drive carelessly. Get plenty of rest before a long trip and stop for frequent breaks.Dont drive when youre tired. Slow down for road construction and beware of detours. Memorial Day weekend is supposed to be relaxing and fun, but withso many people celebrating, its important to be extra careful whenyoure out on the roads, said Lisa St. Onge, an assistant vicepresident with Amica Insurance. Unfortunately, holiday weekends also result in an increase intraffic accidents, St. Onge noted. If you are involved in anaccident, its important to remain calm. First, make sure everyoneis okay and then focus attention on damage to your car and otherproperty. Here are some other reminders: If anyone is injured, call 911 immediately. Do not move an injuredperson. Turn on hazard lights and move the vehicle out of traffic, if it issafe to do so. Contact police and dont leave the scene until police arrive. Givethe officer your version of what happened. Write down the officersname, department and report number. Exchange information with the other driver, including name, addressand telephone number. If the driver isnt the owner of the car, getcontact information for the owner as well. Also get the names andphone numbers of any passengers and/or witnesses. Note specific details about the location of the accident. Takephotos and videos, if possible. These tips and more are available in an accident checklist on Amica.com and Amicas mobile app. You may want to print out a copy of the accident checklist and keepit in your car or download Amicas mobile app, so its available onyour phone, St. Onge said. We hope you never have to use it, but itcould come in handy in the event of an accident. About Amica Mutual Insurance Amica Mutual Insurance Company, the nations oldest mutual insurerof automobiles, was founded in 1907. The company, with corporateheadquarters in Lincoln, RI, is a national writer of automobile,homeowners, marine and personal umbrella liability insurance. Lifecoverage is available through Amica Life Insurance Company, awholly owned subsidiary. Amica employs more than 3,100 people in 40offices across the country. Website: Amica.com Twitter: Amica Facebook: Amica Mutual Insurance Co. Read the full story at releases/2012/5/prweb9542982.htm . We are high quality suppliers, our products such as Custom Metal Keychains , Promotional Silicone Bracelet for oversee buyer. To know more, please visits Led Crystal Keychain.
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