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found this on anothe board.......what do they feed these people??
Hey i thought this was funny crap. Geico insurance sent me this magazine and had this article in it.
Are Your Children Street Racing?
Parents need to be on the lookout for clues that their teen drivers could be street racing, "drifting" or playing auto tag. Why? Because these driving behaviors aren't only illegal, they can be lethal.
"We're beginning to see accident reports that are pretty clear indication of street racing," says John Geer, GEICO's vice president of claims. "Tennagers really don't have the experience to handle high-performance cars, and the results can be deadly. We want parents to be aware of some of the warning signs. Some of the claims that result appear to be fraudulent, and we're taking a very close look at those."
Warning Signals For Parents
GEICO's special investigations unit has compiled a list of street racing danger signals parents can watch for when it comes to their teen's auto.
*Customized Cars. If your son or daughter is spending significant dollars adding horsepower-turbo boosters, after-market exhaust or onboard computer alterations-to his or her vehicle, you'll want to determine how that horsepower is being used.
*Look for unusual wear and tear on the tires that provide power. The preference is to use rear-wheel-drive cars, but front-wheel-drive vehicles can be used by manipulating the emergency brake.
*Check the front and rear bumpers of your teen's auto. If you see numerous bumps, scratches and gouges, chances are your teen is playing auto tag. Teenagers have modified the game and now play it in their cars at high rates of speed.
*Be aware that street racers may alter or conceal their license plates. Techniques include a spray that defeats some traffic cameras.
*Look for bars in the trunk or under the hood that go from one side of the car to the other. They are easy to see and are typically attached above where the top of a shock absorber would be located. These bars are used to reinforce the structure of the car in high-speed turn.
GEICO also cautions parents that customized cars may or may not be covered on insurance claims. Any customization work needs to be reported when applying for insurance coverage or when it is added to an insured vehicle.
"Drifting"- What Parents Need To Know
"Drifting" takes place when street racers slide their cars laterally at high speeds thorugh a set of opposing turns by overcoming rear-wheel traction. Drivers are attempting to control and maneuver the car beyond the limits of the tires' traction.
The maneuver has ever become a competitive sport in the world of street racing. Drivers compete to see who can come closest to barrier walls without touching them.
Rear-wheel-drive vehicles are the most popular for drifting because enough power can be applied to the rear wheels to break their traction and initiate a slide or "drift" during a turn.
Professional drivers have a level of experience in controlling such power slides, but teen drivers with high-performance cars often lose control when they attempt these maneuvers. Accident investigators can determine the difference between a legitimate skid and drifting on the highway surface.
Although drifting has become a sporting event, the majority of these events are unauthorized.
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Hey i thought this was funny crap. Geico insurance sent me this magazine and had this article in it.
Are Your Children Street Racing?
Parents need to be on the lookout for clues that their teen drivers could be street racing, "drifting" or playing auto tag. Why? Because these driving behaviors aren't only illegal, they can be lethal.
"We're beginning to see accident reports that are pretty clear indication of street racing," says John Geer, GEICO's vice president of claims. "Tennagers really don't have the experience to handle high-performance cars, and the results can be deadly. We want parents to be aware of some of the warning signs. Some of the claims that result appear to be fraudulent, and we're taking a very close look at those."
Warning Signals For Parents
GEICO's special investigations unit has compiled a list of street racing danger signals parents can watch for when it comes to their teen's auto.
*Customized Cars. If your son or daughter is spending significant dollars adding horsepower-turbo boosters, after-market exhaust or onboard computer alterations-to his or her vehicle, you'll want to determine how that horsepower is being used.
*Look for unusual wear and tear on the tires that provide power. The preference is to use rear-wheel-drive cars, but front-wheel-drive vehicles can be used by manipulating the emergency brake.
*Check the front and rear bumpers of your teen's auto. If you see numerous bumps, scratches and gouges, chances are your teen is playing auto tag. Teenagers have modified the game and now play it in their cars at high rates of speed.
*Be aware that street racers may alter or conceal their license plates. Techniques include a spray that defeats some traffic cameras.
*Look for bars in the trunk or under the hood that go from one side of the car to the other. They are easy to see and are typically attached above where the top of a shock absorber would be located. These bars are used to reinforce the structure of the car in high-speed turn.
GEICO also cautions parents that customized cars may or may not be covered on insurance claims. Any customization work needs to be reported when applying for insurance coverage or when it is added to an insured vehicle.
"Drifting"- What Parents Need To Know
"Drifting" takes place when street racers slide their cars laterally at high speeds thorugh a set of opposing turns by overcoming rear-wheel traction. Drivers are attempting to control and maneuver the car beyond the limits of the tires' traction.
The maneuver has ever become a competitive sport in the world of street racing. Drivers compete to see who can come closest to barrier walls without touching them.
Rear-wheel-drive vehicles are the most popular for drifting because enough power can be applied to the rear wheels to break their traction and initiate a slide or "drift" during a turn.
Professional drivers have a level of experience in controlling such power slides, but teen drivers with high-performance cars often lose control when they attempt these maneuvers. Accident investigators can determine the difference between a legitimate skid and drifting on the highway surface.
Although drifting has become a sporting event, the majority of these events are unauthorized.
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