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Teen car accidents: how to prevent and prepare
Watching your teenager drive off on their own for the first time can be a bittersweet experience. You spent hours and hours preparing them to be safe drivers, but you still worry. How can you go the extra mile to safely prepare your child for the open road? We can answer that question, but first,… Read More
Your ultimate hail safety guide
Of the many types of weather that threaten the safety of your home and car, a hailstorm may be the most significant. Hail, tiny balls of ice produced in heavy thunderstorms and ranging in size from that of a pea to a golf ball, can cause considerable damage to property once it falls from the… Read More
6 ways to save on a car as a recent college grad
After more than a decade of schooling, it’s finally here: your college graduation. It’s a day many students dream of, signaling the end of homework, exams, and early-morning classes. It’s now time to enter the so-called real world and get to work. In 2021, that might sound easier said than done. After a global pandemic… Read More
Your teen car buying guide
A set of keys to your teen’s very own car may be the icing on the cake after getting their first license. Your teen will want a car that’s stylish, fun, and new, but you’ll be thinking about their safety, the reliability of the car, and how much it will all cost. To help you… Read More
Recent Blog Posts
Distracted Driving: The Role of Cell Phones and Driving Laws by State
At the most basic level, distracted driving is engaging in any activities while driving that take your attention away from the road. When your attention isn’t on the road, it’s a serious problem. It should come as no surprise that cell phones play a significant role in distracted driving – use of a cell phone… Read More
Teen drinking and driving: how to talk to your teens
There’s never a good reason to drink and drive. In addition to the potentially devastating effects regarding injuries and death, there are other harsh consequences for driving while under the influence. Responsible parents understand this, but their teenagers who are new to driving and might be drinking underage may not. This guide will help you… Read More
Distracted driving 101
By now, many of us have had at least a few conversations around distracted driving or have read about the dangers online and in the news. But even with all the knowledge we have, thousands of drivers continue to allow themselves to be distracted on the road. It’s become such a common occurrence that many… Read More
A parent’s guide for teens getting a driver’s license
Getting a driver’s license is the ultimate rite of passage for teens. Long-awaited driver’s ed courses, instructional afternoons in a parking lot, and trips to the DMV are all steps leading to this important milestone. As a parent, you may meet this moment with nervousness, caution, and even dread as your teen is excited to… Read More
Road trip ready: how to save (and be safe!) during summer travel
In 2020, pandemic travel restrictions made it extremely difficult to travel by plane, so families opted to pile into their cars and hit the open road. In June 2020, AAA found that Americans were planning 700 million road trips and that car travel accounted for 97% of the favored mode of transportation. There don’t need… Read More
Project Yellow Light and distracted driving awareness
Our aim at Elephant is to help make sure the roads you drive on are safe and distraction-free. One way we do this is through our partnership with Project Yellow Light, a national scholarship competition that was founded by Julie Garner, who lost her teenage son Hunter Garner in a car accident in 2007. This… Read More