W82TXT – Skybrook Neighborhood Magazine

Special Interest

By Deb Hanson

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It can happen in an instant. You take your eyes off the road for what feels like a millisecond then BAM everything goes black. OK, this might be worst case scenario, but something to think about when we pick up our phone to answer a text we just received while driving. Unfortunately, texting and driving has become almost the norm. According to a July 2007 survey of 1,000 teens conduct­ed by AAA, 46 percent text while driving.  Conjunctively a study by Virginia Tech Driving Institute revealed that those who resort to texting while driving are 23 time more likely to meet with an accident.

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Nationwide Ban on Texting and Driving

 CNN Breaking News

The National Transportation Safety Board Tuesday called for a nationwide ban on the use of cell phones and text messaging devices while driving.

The recommendation is the most far-reaching yet by the NTSB, which in the past 10 years has increasingly sought to limit the use of portable electronic devices.

If adopted by states, the recommendation would outlaw nonemergency phone calls and texting by operators of every vehicle on the road.

It would not apply to hands-free devices, or to passengers.

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CoventryOne Insurance Huntersville NC

CoventryOne Insurance

CoventryOne gives you the comfort that coverage can bring from a company you can trust.

Choosing health insurance for you and your family isn’t always easy, but CoventryOne is clear, affordable coverage designed so you can choose a plan design that fits your life, and your budget.

Individuals and families need the peace of mind that coverage can bring from a company they can trust. That’s why CoventryOne presents a wide range of affordable, easy-to-understand coverage options – so our members can be comfortable knowing they’ve clearly made the right choice – no matter where they are in life.

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BCBSNC Blue Advantage HSA Saver Plans

Combine a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA) and you can potentially reduce your monthly premium significantly and save money.

  • Coverage for preventive care and catastrophes
  • The money you contribute to your HSA is tax-deductible.
  • When you need to pay for medical services, you can pay for them with the funds from your HSA.
  • Your HSA rolls over from year to year. That means you keep what you put into it. It’s your HSA – it’s your money.
  • Let one of our Huntersville / Charlotte Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBSNC) insurance agents explain all your options.
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