NJM: On the Driver's Side http://njminsuranceblog.com Cars, driving and the open road are the stuff of iconic song lyrics and great movie scenes. Car insurance? Well … that’s typically a less inspiring topic, but we’re here to change all that. From the practical to the fantastical, it’s all here. Get ready to have your engine revved. Tue, 21 May 2013 18:50:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 5 Ways to Protect Your Home from Damaging Winds and Rain http://njminsuranceblog.com/5-ways-to-protect-your-home-from-damaging-winds-and-rain http://njminsuranceblog.com/5-ways-to-protect-your-home-from-damaging-winds-and-rain#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 18:50:29 +0000 NJM http://njminsuranceblog.com/?p=559 As we’ve learned over the past few years, it doesn’t take an actual hurricane to devastate thousands of homes throughout New Jersey. This video, from the Institute for Business & Home Safety, illustrates five steps, developed by engineers, which homeowners … Continue reading →

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]]> http://njminsuranceblog.com/distracted-driving-what-can-you-do/feed/ 0 Ever Wonder How Atlantic Storms Get Their Names? http://njminsuranceblog.com/ever-wonder-how-atlantic-storms-get-their-names http://njminsuranceblog.com/ever-wonder-how-atlantic-storms-get-their-names#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:23:23 +0000 NJM http://njminsuranceblog.com/?p=534 Hurricane Season is right around the corner. During this period, we’ve become accustomed to news reports about storms named “Sandy,” “Irene” or “Debby.” Do you know how each storm gets its name? Atlantic tropical storms are named from lists created … Continue reading →

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]]> http://njminsuranceblog.com/ever-wonder-how-atlantic-storms-get-their-names/feed/ 0 Driver Test 101: The Knowledge Exam Part II http://njminsuranceblog.com/driver-test-101-the-knowledge-exam-part-ii http://njminsuranceblog.com/driver-test-101-the-knowledge-exam-part-ii#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:45:08 +0000 NJM http://njminsuranceblog.com/?p=525 How well did you do on our first “Driver Test 101: The Knowledge Exam”? Test your knowledge with a few more sample questions courtesy of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. If you are driving behind a school bus and … Continue reading →

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]]> http://njminsuranceblog.com/weight-size-car-measures-up/feed/ 0 Driver Test 101: Road Test Rejection http://njminsuranceblog.com/road-test-rejection http://njminsuranceblog.com/road-test-rejection#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:00:58 +0000 NJM http://njminsuranceblog.com/?p=429 Driving performance and knowledge of road rules are not the only things being evaluated during your road test. So is your vehicle. All vehicles must be safe and pass necessary inspection criteria. According to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, … Continue reading →

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