{"id":736,"date":"2011-04-25T15:05:45","date_gmt":"2011-04-25T19:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myinsurancedoctor.com\/?p=736"},"modified":"2011-04-25T15:05:45","modified_gmt":"2011-04-25T19:05:45","slug":"tips-for-the-driver-with-a-bad-driving-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myinsurancedoctor.com\/henrico\/2011\/04\/25\/tips-for-the-driver-with-a-bad-driving-record\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips For The Driver with a Bad Driving Record"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>OK, so your driving record is less than stellar.  You have a speeding ticket or two and your insurance has gone up.  Don&#8217;t despair.  Even if you must accept a policy with higher rates for now, you can work on improving your driving so that you can qualify for discounts on your auto policy in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips to get you back on the right track:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stop speeding.\u00a0 Speeding tickets are the number one reason drivers wind up with poor driving records.\u00a0 Observe local speed limits at all times.<\/li>\n<li>Take a defensive driving course.  This can possibly lower your insurance rates and make you a better, more educated motorist.<\/li>\n<li>Allow yourself plenty of time to reach your destination.  Leave yourself enough time to arrive even if you encounter highway delays.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t let yourself become aggravated by other drivers; don&#8217;t fall victim to road rage.  When you stay calm you can better cope with unexpected traffic and other drivers.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your vehicle up to date on inspections and in good working order. This will help you to avoid fines.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a safe following distance behind other vehicles on the road.\u00a0 This can help prevent fender-benders that can hurt your driving record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Call <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myinsurancedoctor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Insurance Doctor<\/a> if you have questions about your driving record and insurance.  We can work to find you the lowest possible rate for your automobile insurance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OK, so your driving record is less than stellar. You have a speeding ticket or two and your insurance has gone up. Don&#8217;t despair. 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