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VIDEO CONTEST INVITES TEENS TO CONVINCE PASSENGERS TO SPEAK UP WHEN IN A VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN UNSAFELY

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) is launching its 15th annual Drive2Life PSA Contest, inviting teens nationwide to submit their ideas for a TV public service announcement encouraging passengers to SPEAK UP when in a vehicle being driven unsafely.

Key Points: 
  • The contest opens on Jan. 15, and all entries must be received by March 25, 2024.
  • In addition, two runners-up in each grade category (grades 6–8 and grades 9–12) will each receive $500.
  • The contest is being conducted in partnership with the American Driver & Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA,) which represents driver education teachers and instructors nationally.
  • The site also includes free curriculum materials that teachers and parents can use to talk with teens about how to speak up for safety.

Insurify Predicts Car Insurance Costs to Increase to $2,160 in 2024, Following 24% Increase Last Year

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After a year of rate hikes in 2023, car insurance prices will continue to increase well into 2024 but at a slower pace than last year, according to Insurify's latest Insuring the American Driver report.

Key Points: 
  • Data sourced directly from Insurify , America's top-rated insurance comparison platform, showed the average cost for a full-coverage car insurance policy rose to $2,019 last year — a shocking 24% increase — as insurance companies grappled with profitability amid supply chain issues and climate change.
  • For example, drivers in Mississippi, the lowest-income state in the country, spend 3.4% of their income on car insurance.
  • In comparison, residents of Utah, which has nearly double the median income of Mississippi, spend only 1.8% of their income on car insurance.
  • Following a 24% increase in car insurance costs in 2023, rates will increase an additional 7% in 2024, according to Insurify's latest projections.

Jerry State of the American Driver Report Declares 2024 the "Year of the Hybrid" as Heightened Car Buying Demand Signals Car Market Recovery

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerry, the AllCar™ app, today releases findings from its 2024 State of the American Driver Report, the third-annual study that offers a full-scale, data-validated look into the current state of the car ownership experience. The report deciphers how the cost of car ownership is affecting Americans' budgets, their car buying outlook, their preference for hybrids over electric vehicles (EVs), and their first-hand experiences on the nation's roads.

Key Points: 
  • And 23% said they expect to get their first EV within the next three years, down from 25% a year ago.
  • A year earlier, 21% of respondents said that an "online platform" would be their preferred method of buying a vehicle..
  • "Shopping around for better rates on car insurance and loans can save car owners a significant amount of money," adds Hoenig.
  • "Jerry does virtually all the work to find and secure car insurance savings for you in a matter of minutes.

DRIVER EDUCATION TEACHERS FROM KANSAS AND NORTH CAROLINA CITED AS TEACHERS OF EXCELLENCE BY PEERS NATIONWIDE

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Driver education teachers from Kansas and North Carolina have been selected by their peers nationwide as Teachers of Excellence.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Driver education teachers from Kansas and North Carolina have been selected by their peers nationwide as Teachers of Excellence.
  • The honor, with a cash stipend, comes from The National Road Safety Foundation and the American Driver & Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA).
  • The American Driver and Traffic Safety Education is the professional association that represents traffic safety educators throughout the United States.
  • It was instrumental in creating the new driver education curriculum standard issued recently by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Jerry 2023 State of the American Driver Report Reveals Impact of Rising Car Expenses on Household Budgets

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jerry, the superapp for car owners, today releases the findings from its 2023 State of the American Driver Report, its second-annual study that offers a comprehensive, data-driven look into the current state of the car ownership experience. It reveals the full extent of the financial burden American car owners face and breaks down their shifting pandemic-era purchasing patterns.

Key Points: 
  • It reveals the full extent of the financial burden American car owners face and breaks down their shifting pandemic-era purchasing patterns.
  • Jerry's 2023 State of the American Driver Report analyzes results from a national survey of more than 1,200 American drivers across all 50 states and four generations – Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Boomers.
  • Unhealthy amounts of household income are going to car expenses – Nearly a quarter of American drivers spend more than 15% of their take-home pay on car payments.
  • About Jerry: Jerry saves you time and money on your car expenses.

TEACHERS FROM FIVE STATES CITED AS TEACHERS OF EXCELLENCE BY THE NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY FOUNDATION AND AMERICAN DRIVER & TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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The honor, with a cash stipend, comes from the The National Road Safety Foundation and the American Driver & Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA).

Key Points: 
  • The honor, with a cash stipend, comes from the The National Road Safety Foundation and the American Driver & Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA).
  • Since becoming involved in traffic safety education in 2007, he said he's poured his heart into becoming a better driver education teacher, attending conferences and taking courses.
  • The American Driver and Traffic Safety Education is the professional association that represents traffic safety educators throughout the United States.
  • It was instrumental in creating the new driver education curriculum standard issued recently by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Jerry 2022 State of the American Driver Report Reveals Ongoing Pandemic Impact on Car Sales, Commute and Future Driving Expectations

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Monday, January 3, 2022
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The Jerry 2022 State of the American Driver Report reveals car-related trends, adoption of new auto tech, and driving culture.

Key Points: 
  • The Jerry 2022 State of the American Driver Report reveals car-related trends, adoption of new auto tech, and driving culture.
  • The survey found 80% of American drivers consider a car essential to conducting daily or weekly activities.
  • More Americans expect to sell cars in 2022 than in 2021, and digital platforms (Autotrader, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, etc.)
  • One in four American drivers are planning to car shop in 2022, pointing to more potential supply- and demand-based tension in the automotive market.

New Report from Insurify Reveals 12% Increase in Car Insurance Rates and COVID-19’s Impact on Car Insurance and Driving Behaviors

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Insurify, Americas leading car insurance comparison platform, has released its second annual Insuring the American Driver report, revealing a 12% increase in car insurance costs in 2021 compared to 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Insurify, Americas leading car insurance comparison platform, has released its second annual Insuring the American Driver report, revealing a 12% increase in car insurance costs in 2021 compared to 2020.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211118005731/en/
    Auto insurance costs have risen 12% between 2020 and 2021, and are expected to rise even more in 2022.
  • Its not out of the question that these elevated levels of reckless driving behavior and fatality rates may be contributing to the surge in auto insurance rates.
  • On average, aggressive drivers pay 25% more for car insurance compared to a policyholder with a clean record.

Teachers From Three States Cited As Teachers Of Excellence By The National Road Safety Foundation And American Driver & Traffic Safety Education Association

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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The honor, with a cash stipend, comes from The National Road Safety Foundation and the American Driver & Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA).

Key Points: 
  • The honor, with a cash stipend, comes from The National Road Safety Foundation and the American Driver & Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA).
  • She feels government, supported by businesses, must do more to encourage others to become driver education teachers.
  • The American Driver and Traffic Safety Education is the professional association that represents traffic safety educators throughout the United States.
  • It was instrumental in creating the new driver education curriculum standard issued recently by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.