Comments on: How Being a Bad Driver Can Cost You https://www.youngadultmoney.com/being-a-bad-driver-can-cost-you/ Make More. Save More. Live Better. Mon, 26 Jan 2015 06:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 By: Erin @ Journey to Saving https://www.youngadultmoney.com/being-a-bad-driver-can-cost-you/#comment-20411 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 06:06:00 +0000 http://www.youngadultmoney.com/?p=18371#comment-20411 Gary @ Super Saving Tips Ouch, sorry to hear that, Gary! There is definitely a lot of stress associated with accidents and driving incidents, more than just the financial penalties. It’s very worth it to check with insurers as to what discounts you could be eligible for!

]]> By: Gary @ Super Saving Tips https://www.youngadultmoney.com/being-a-bad-driver-can-cost-you/#comment-20410 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 04:28:23 +0000 http://www.youngadultmoney.com/?p=18371#comment-20410 A few years ago, I had two accidents and a violation, and not only did my insurance premium increase, but I was hit with a state-mandated surcharge for 3 years. My car was damaged beyond repair, and the stress and expense of the situation were terrible. We all need to pay careful attention when driving, not only to what we’re doing but to what others are doing as well. And if you do have a bad driving record, check if your insurer will offer a discount for taking a defensive driving course.

]]> By: Erin @ Journey to Saving https://www.youngadultmoney.com/being-a-bad-driver-can-cost-you/#comment-20406 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 02:38:00 +0000 http://www.youngadultmoney.com/?p=18371#comment-20406 No Nonsense Landlord Interesting to know from a landlord’s perspective, thanks! Makes sense. It’s definitely better to just be safe on the road – you never want to give officers an excuse to pull you over and look through your possessions.

]]> By: No Nonsense Landlord https://www.youngadultmoney.com/being-a-bad-driver-can-cost-you/#comment-20405 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 01:20:46 +0000 http://www.youngadultmoney.com/?p=18371#comment-20405 When I screen for my rentals, I see lots of bad drivers.  It can even keep you out of an apartment.  If you cannot follow road rules, I suspect you cannot follow a rental lease either.

A DUI will raise your insurance too.  And if the cops pull you over, they will be looking for any other thing they can find.  Drugs, stolen goods, etc.  That is why they pull you over in the first place.  Look for an excuse, then check out the vehicle.  It solved MANY crimes and puts bad people in jail.

]]> By: Erin @ Journey to Saving https://www.youngadultmoney.com/being-a-bad-driver-can-cost-you/#comment-20402 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:49:49 +0000 http://www.youngadultmoney.com/?p=18371#comment-20402 figuremoneyout Sometimes we have to learn the hard way, right? It almost became a joke that my dad was guaranteed to get a speeding ticket whenever we went on a long trip. Better to learn earlier than later on in life!

]]> By: Erin @ Journey to Saving https://www.youngadultmoney.com/being-a-bad-driver-can-cost-you/#comment-20401 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:49:05 +0000 http://www.youngadultmoney.com/?p=18371#comment-20401 Jason @ The Butler Journal I agree that honesty is the best policy! Acting like a jerk to a cop is not a great idea. =) You’re very right that nothing is wrong getting into an accident over. I think we take driving for granted too often and don’t realize the potential damage we can cause.

]]> By: figuremoneyout https://www.youngadultmoney.com/being-a-bad-driver-can-cost-you/#comment-20400 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:46:21 +0000 http://www.youngadultmoney.com/?p=18371#comment-20400 Poor driving has definitely cost me money in the past. My insurance was a lot higher because of speeding tickets and then there was the cost of the tickets themselves. I’m much more careful now because I don’t want that expense!

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