Summer is winding down, kids are heading back to school, and life is getting back to normal. List minute vacations are being planned. Many of these plans include a quick car trip. No one likes to think of the possibility of getting into an accident. August is one of the busiest times of the year for car travel. Labor Day is one of the most dangerous holidays for car travel so there’s no better time than now for you and your to prepare in case of an auto accident.
Check out NAIC’s free WreckCheck app it is designed to help you calmly walk through the steps to take following an auto accident, and it helps you determine what information and details are important when filing an insurance claim, all from your mobile phone. The app even allows you to collect the necessary information on the spot and immediately email it directly to yourself and your insurance agent.
They teach you some of this stuff in drivers ed, if you can remember that far back, but often during a time like this we forget the basic things to do. Having an app like this that is doing the thinking for you is a great tool to have around.
According to the July 2012 survey:
- Thirty-eight percent of consumers believed they should share their driver’s license number with the other driver — one in six would even allow the other driver to photograph the license as a convenient way to exchange information.
- So what’s the risk? Many retailers accept driver’s license information to verify your identity over the phone. In fact, your license number is the most common way to confirm your identity after Social Security number and date of birth.
- Twenty-five percent of consumers surveyed said they would share their home address.
- Actually, your home address gives identity thieves the physical location of your mail or garbage, the first place criminals often look for personal financial information. And, now a stranger knows where you live, possibly putting your personal safety at risk.
- Twenty-nine percent of survey respondents believed they are required to share personal phone numbers. In fact, sharing your phone number is rarely necessary.
NACI wanted me to share this free app with my readers her at Shibley Smiles so you too will be prepared should you find your self in this type of situation. To help you with that last minute vacation we are also giving you a chance to win a $50 Shell Gas Gift Card. We all know gas these days is not cheap and this is a great help to get your vacation started off right!
See Official Rules. Giveaway will end at 11:59 pm EST on the day announced above. Open to US Only.
Thank you and Good Luck!
Disclaimer: I received the above product(s) at no cost to me by the company or representing PR agency. All opinions are my own and mine only. You may read more of my disclosure here.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
We took a weekend trip to an amusement park!
Ashley S says
We are headed to Wisconsin Dells in 2 days.. so excited!
Linda Kish says
I didn’t go anywhere this summer but hope to go to Vegas soon.
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Maggie C says
We were all over Florida this summer!
tracy p. says
We went to Myrtle Beach, SC. We had fun even though it rained everyday we were there.
Holly Thomas says
Nowhere this year,nexy year Florida!! 🙂
Robin O says
We are planning to drive up to Savannah for a little vacation in November!
Meghan says
We didn’t do a vaca per se BUT we did hit up the Coco Key Water Park several times with the 6yo. He loved it, I loved it.
Kristie Betts says
We didn’t go on vacation this year but hopefully next year we will 🙂
Elena says
we went to Disneyland
Angie says
we went to Ocean City, Maryland this summer!
Saida Ahmed says
We couldnt afford to go on a vacation. so we had a staycation instead. The highlight of the holiday is when we took my toddler to six flags She loved it!! Once a ride was over she was always crying.. she didnt want to get off!!
Robin O says
I downloaded the Free WreckCheck App, and my favorite tip was to understand whose coverage pays for which damages after an accident. The step-by-step process of creating your own accident report is super-helpful!
jennifer horn says
WE’RE PLANNING A TRIP TO THE BEACH NEXT SPRING.
melissa Morey says
We are planning a trip to chicago this spring after I take my RD exam!
jennifer horn says
My favorite tip is don’t feel rushed to agree to something you aren’t comfortable with. I loaded the app to my ipod at softball_shortstop_chick@yahoo.com
melissa leyh says
we went to a campground in indiana, and got a cabin, and it was nice to be able to get away without tvs and all that stuff…and just have a few days to do things as a family:)
debbie jackson says
We went to Yellowstone debbie jackson,
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Gerardo Zamora says
im planning on heading to SeaWorld San Diego within the next month or two
ellen says
We didn’t go anywhere this summer- would love to just take a road trip.
Stacey B says
We spent 3 nights at the beach, about 4 hours from here
McKenzie McClanahan says
This summer I went on a trip to Malawi, Africa!! It was amazing!
Candice says
We stayed home all summer, but are going to Vegas this Fall.
Kristi C says
We went to Disney World this year.
Holly Thomas says
My favorite tip, Do not allow your license to be photographed, in a situation like a accident that is something you might forget!!
Christina Tong says
I have to work in this Summer but I plan to go to the Yellow Stone in the future.
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stephanie rowe says
we didnt get to take a vacation this year, my husband left last october so we r still struggling with the divorce. i would love to be able to take my daughter to disneyworld someday, shes 15 and never been. thanks!
Kris I. says
Just got back from a camping trip in Maine!
nicole says
we went to the al/fl coast for a girls only getwaway
Tami Vollenweider says
I’m planing on going see my Son in New Mexico next week! I haven’t never been their before and looking forward to it!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I’m planning to visit my son in a week
D Schmidt says
We are planning a trip to Disney
Crafty says
We went to Alabama to see family
tls simms says
We went to the beach..thanks, simmsmba@gmai.com
Eileen says
We just took a trip to the inlaws this past weekend…no real vacation, just one nighters driving around mostly our state to visit family. We also camped one night away from home.
Tammy S says
We went to Maui. It’s was wonderful.
Beth Hill says
We just did a quick driving vacation to Cedar Point in Sandusky OH and spent 2 nights at their resort.
betsy cortez says
we drove down to carlsbad, ca at the end of june.
Kelly D says
We took the kids to see Washington DC
Tabathia B says
I plan on taking my kids to myrtle beach soon
susan hartman says
My husband & I are going on a 7 day New England/Canada cruise later this month. I can’t wait!
lana says
Took one to Destin FL. Waterscape was the resort. Planning on going back b/c the kids loved it.
Rhiannon Rowland says
No vacation for us this summer…just stay-cation the whole summer! Looking forward to going to Disney World in the spring though!
Crystal Warren says
Going on a mini-vacation to Cincinnati around Halloween (do every year to go to King’s Island Halloween Scarefest)
Sandy VanHoey says
We took a vacation to Gatlinburg TN. and it was wonderful!
Francine Anchondo says
we went to disneyworld
Christine says
We went to Mystic – CT.
Thanks for the chance!
Christine says
My favorite tip was to understand whose coverage pays for which damages after an accident.
Thanks for the chance!
Rochelle says
I would love to some day go to Rome. Thanks!
crystal allen says
we went to Branson this past year. it was a long drive but it was amazing because it was my kids first real trip to the mountains. thanks
Hoa Le says
My husband, daughter, and I went to Vietnam for a month this summer.
Cynthia R says
we went to the beach, and ohio
april yedinak says
Next summer we are hoping to get to Virginia and NY to see family.
kelly g says
we went to visit the inlaws in Indiana
Mikki says
We went to New Orleans 🙂
Crafty says
I like the tips about insurance info at wrecks.
Allison Downes says
Me and the family went to Disney world this summer 🙂
Robby Rob says
we spent a week in the woods of NH in a cabin. it was great!
Mandy says
Our family went to Texas this summer!
Alan Tong says
I’m hoping to visit the Grand Canyon next year. Should be fun!
Cindy says
Staycation.
Jennifer W. (Auri Lae) says
We went home for my little sister’s birthday! It was a nice, relaxing vacation but next year I’m hoping for something new!
Virginia Rowell says
We went to Busch Gardens this summer.
Alan Tong says
I hope I can visit the Grand Canyon next summer. Thanks!
Alan Tong says
oops… repeated comment from yesterday, which I thought it didn’t get posted. Sorry.
Alan Tong says
My favorite tip was do not allow my driver’s license to be photographed. Thanks!
Lynn R says
We went to the Abraham Lincoln Museum in Springfield, IL. Well worth the trip and a very enjoyable museum for kids and adults alike.
Eric R says
we went to panama city beach this year.
christine jessamine says
we are planning a trip to colorado!
Brutus Duffy says
I’m flying home to Georgia in November for my birthday.
Jennifer K says
We skipped vacation this summer… but we took a Easter family cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. It was awesome and I wish I could afford to do it again.!
Wanda McHenry says
The only place I went this summer was Bee City in SC
Rina Lee says
We’re hoping to go camping this fall.
Amy Lee says
I went to the beach a LOT!
Takahito Torimoto says
Guatemala – to volunteer
Robyn Galloway says
The only vacation we took this summer was a road trip back home to visit family, from colorado to Utah, but it was a lot of fun! We are planning to go to disney land in March or April!
Annie J says
I just come back from a 3 day vacation in Orlando Fla. Me and my friends drove down. We could have used this card then.
Karen says
My family is going to visit the Grand Canyon Deer Farm in a couple of weeks.
Terri P says
We’re planning on a trip to the Stone Mountain Scottish Games in Atlanta in late October!
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mona zavala says
vacationed in florida 🙂
JEFF TAYLOR says
Plan on visiting Albania once I get my credit cards paid off (hopefully next year!)
JEFF TAYLOR says
Stay Calm is my favorite tip. So hard to do in the heat of the moment though. But nothing is to be gained by anger or emotional reactions.
rebecca day says
i went on a trip to medford to visit my friends
Aisha Holley says
We are planning to go to San Diego next year.
helen says
i want to go to europe with a classmate of mines this winter. Hope it works out!
Sherry Compton says
I am getting ready to go to Florida for my granddaughter’s birthday
stephanie fletcher says
I didn’t take a vacation this year. It was not in our budget.
Julie says
soon I would like to take my boys to florida and make the same beach memories that I made as a little girl.
kyona says
I will be going to New Hampshire for vacation in a week.
Sarah W says
I took a month-long vacation to Southwest Michigan, which is where I’m originally from. We plan to return there next summer, as well!
Kelly says
Disney!
Veronica Cummings says
We went camping at DeSoto Falls this year. We had a great time.
laura ari says
We drove to NH (425 miles) to vacation at Newfound Lake.
Denise says
We went to Disneyland to check out the new CarsLand.
Donna George says
No vacation this year, but I plan on going to Italy!
Donna George says
Best tip, Do NOT admit fault
cole says
I’d love to go to europe
Hannah Chase says
My boyfriend and I are planning to go on a road trip to meet my family for the first time in November. This would be a great gift to receive, I’d save it for our trip. We’ll need the extra gas money. Thank you for the opportunity!
nichellec. says
Carnival Cruise Aug. 2012
Mary Happymommy says
We went to Myrtle Beach.
Derek Timm says
We went to Wisconsin Dells. Next years hopefully going to California.
Terry Cross says
We didn’t go anywhere but I’d love to go to New England in the near future
Chad Waite says
I took the family to Cabela’s in Dundee and to the fair! next year it’s Cedar Point!!!
ashley seeley says
planning on taking a trip to MO very soon =]
Melinda Dartmann says
My husband and I are planning a trip to Ireland soon. He is retire US ARMY and it seems the time now to actually travel where WE want to and not where the Army sends us. It will be a nice vacation for the both of us.
Alexandra Clatterbuck says
My husband and I are planning a trip to Costa Rica =)
Katie Contests says
No vacations for me :[ But I would love to go on a US road trip!
Miranda M says
I took a vacation to San Antonio this summer.
Kees says
I am planning a road trip in the winter to one of our warmer states!
Abby Lashley says
The beach!!
Tiffany Hogan says
No big vacations this year except a few staycations in town. We are headed on a cruise in November and cant wait!
Heather! says
We didn’t get to take a vacation this year, but that’s because we are planning a big move this fall! Chicago, here we come! 🙂
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Heather! says
My favorite tip is to protect your identity! Be careful with your license and other ID details.
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Heather E says
I took a road trip to see my son graduate as valedictorian of his high school class!
Heather E says
I liked that it warned against letting your ID be photographed. In today’s day and age it is so quick and easy to snap a picture and in the stress following an accident you might not think to protect your identity!
Tracy Robertson says
I took a short trip to Reno, I saw good friends and did some gambling. I would like to take a trip to see The Mall of America, so I am starting to plan on that for sometime next year.
colleen boudreau says
no vacations this summer and don’t have any planned unfortunately.
colleen boudreau says
My favorite tip is “No matter how you decide to get your car fixed, keep notes of all conversations you have with various company representatives”.
Heather Capewell says
I took a vacation back to my home state. Sadly we didn’t get to see everyone, but we even got a chance to take the kids to where we grew up, where we first met, and we even took them camping.
Scarlet says
I went to camping in Santa Claus, Indiana and we took the kids to the amusement park there.
Nataly Carbonell says
I am really hopping to go to ORLANDO before xmas this year
Joy says
Went to the beach. Plan to go next year too!
jeanne conner says
We went to Sioux City to watch Hockey just last Thursday..
Wendy Kroy says
Every summer we go to the North Carolina coast. I love it there.
micheal dale grim says
i have been laid off all summerso we have not gone on vacation this year,hoping to go to colonial williams burg later this year!!!
Dacia Vaughn says
In 2 weeks will be going to Williamsburg Va to Busch Gardens for Holowscream, can’t wait!!
ewhatley says
we live at the beach so vacation for us is just walking across the street
Brittany Andrews says
we went to the beach in CA this year! It was so beautiful we didnt want to leave
Sarah Z. says
Unfortunately, no vacation this summer, but we hope to drive out to upstate New York next summer to see family!
Cheryl Abdelnour says
We took a trip to my Mom’s for the 4th of July.
Robert J Krick says
Planning a trip to St Paul to visit the St Paul Historical Center and do some research on my family history. Thanks!
allie says
Going to the beach every year
Teresa Thompson says
Im going to NYC for the very first time in dec.
Karen V. says
I went to St. Simons Island, GA. It was beautiful!
Lisa F. says
I plan to go back to Disney World in the future. It’s great even for adults.
bell says
my mom and i went to universal studios in orlando florida.
Hannah Chase says
I would love this! My boyfriend and I are trying to save up gas money to drive to Arizona. It’s where my father lives, but he died nine years ago. I didn’t get to go to his funeral and I have never seen his grave, so I’m going there to finally visit his grave. I’m also meeting my family for the first time! I have never met my grandma, his children, my aunts, uncles, etc…
michelle says
we stayed close to home this year and spent alot of time at the beach. Next summer we are doing a week in Maine for my sisters wedding
Sheila K. says
I’ll be going to upstate NY in November to spend Thanksgiving with friends!
Amanda Sakovitz says
I am trying to plan a trip to Disney World for next summer!
Amanda Sakovitz says
downloaded and my favorite tip was don’t feel rushed or pressured to do what the insurer says after an accident.
MelissaO says
We went to Bar Harbor over Labor Day weekend…that’s the only one planned for a while!
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Thomas Murphy says
I went to york beach, Maine this summer.
Thomas Murphy says
My favorite tip is take notes of all conversations you have with company reps.
trixx says
We took a quick short trip to Jamaica this past Spring.
Lisa L says
We plan on going to Disney next year.
Penny B W says
We took a vacation to Florida this summer when we went to see our son graduate college!