Whatever getaway you plan, before you hook up that new boat or camper, or before you put your family or friends into your car, SUV, pickup, or RV, take the time to review some summer road travel safety tips. Prevention and planning are much easier than dealing with the consequences of a breakdown, or worse yet, a highway crash....

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, designed to encourage all drivers and motorcyclists to share the road with each other. Safe riding practices and cooperation from all road users will help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our nations highways. But it is especially important for motorists to understand the safety challenges faced by motorcyclists such as size and visibility, and motorcycle riding practices like downshifting and weaving to know how to anticipate and respond to them. By raising motorists awareness, both drivers and riders will be safer sharing the road.

If you're a cyclist involved in an accident, the impacts aren't just physical...they can also be financial.  Be sure that you and your loved ones are protected in case something happens. Below are several issues to consider regarding your insurance protection that can help you build a solid protection plan in case something happens.

Will your Massachusetts auto insurance policy cover a rental vehicle? Where you travel, the vehicle rented, the rental contract and other factors can all impact coverage, so it really depends on the situation. Here is a general overview of issues to consider.