Meet the Constitution Party evening get acquainted session

Frank Fluckiger, Chairman of the Constitution Party nationally, will present an overview of what the party is doing, its objectives, and how we as informed citizens can make a difference in our communities.  The session opened to all at no charge will be Thurs Jan 18th from 7:00-8:30 pm at the Roy City Hope Community/Seniors Center (5100 South 2000 West  Roy, UT).    Become informed by the leader of the party himself !

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ASA Insurance Offers Opinion on The Results of a National Industry Driver Study for Utah

According to a study done by QuoteWizard in 2016, Utah ranks first for the worst drivers in the country.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA, January 9, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a study done by QuoteWizard in 2016, Utah ranks first for the worst drivers in the country. The company is a website that compares insurance plans from one state to another, and it placed Salt Lake City in the number two spot for cities, right behind Sacramento, CA. According to ASA Insurance, a car insurance company in Salt Lake City, the study included comparisons of traffic tickets by state and car accidents as well as the rate of drunk driving.

Utah received the top ranking even though it never took the top spot for any single tested area. However, the study showed that the drivers had more violations per insured motorist than any other state. The state made the top ten for DUIs at number nine. However, Utah also ranks low on the number of car-related deaths compared to other states. This number is especially low in the more rural areas of the state. On the other hand, the number of fatalities has gone up by 27 percent from 2013 to 2016. As Utah has been experiencing a higher number of births in recent years, it means more people will be out on the roads in coming years, especially young drivers. Inexperienced drivers often account for many of the accidents and traffic violations as they learn how to adapt to changing circumstances in their environment.

"Nothing replaces experience in driving," says Creed Anderson of ASA Insurance. He recommends that all new drivers take a safety course to help them learn defensive driving. "If it's been a while, even seasoned drivers could learn something from a refresher course."

The onset of winter is often a dangerous time as many drivers seem to need to relearn the mechanics of driving on snow and ice. Anderson recommends checking to make sure the vehicle has the right tires for the winter weather to provide enough traction. He also suggests carrying the right items in case one is involved in an accident since there are times when it cannot be avoided. Parents should help their teen drivers be prepared if it is their first winter driving in the snow. They also need to make them aware of the penalties of breaking the driving laws of the state, which includes steep fines and higher car insurance premiums. Another weak area for many drivers is dealing with construction. It is a good idea to use one of the traffic apps available to avoid these areas if possible or to be prepared for delays and slow down.

While people in every state may feel like they have to deal with some of the worst drivers, Utah has gained the unfortunate title based on solid information. However, it is possible to change this designation through cautious and safe driving. Reducing the number of traffic violations and car accidents will make the highways safer for everyone and put Utah in a better light for the next safety survey.

Creed Anderson
ASA Insurance
801-486-7463
email us here

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With STEM workers earning an average annual wage of $87,570, nearly double the average of $45,700 for all non-STEM jobs, the personal-finance website WalletHub followed up on its Best Places to Find a Job report with an in-depth analysis of 2018’s Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals.

To determine the best markets for STEM workers, WalletHub compared the 100 biggest metro areas across 17 key metrics. The data set ranges from per-capita job openings for STEM graduates to annual median wage growth for STEM workers.  
 

Best Metro Areas for STEM Professionals

Worst Metro Areas for STEM Professionals

1

Seattle, WA

91

Stockton, CA

2

Boston, MA

92

Oxnard, CA

3

Pittsburgh, PA

93

McAllen, TX

4

Austin, TX

94

Lakeland, FL

5

Minneapolis, MN

95

Deltona, FL

6

Madison, WI

96

Little Rock, AR

7

Salt Lake City, UT

97

Cape Coral, FL

8

Springfield, MA

98

Memphis, TN

9

Chicago, IL

99

North Port, FL

10

Atlanta, GA

100

Jackson, MS

 
Best vs. Worst

• Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has the most per-capita job openings for STEM graduates, 108.56, which is 40.4 times higher than in Deltona, Florida, the metro area with the fewest at 2.69.
   
• San Jose, California, has the highest share of all workers in STEM occupations, 21.9 percent, which is 12.9 times higher than in McAllen, Texas, the metro area with the lowest at 1.7 percent.
   
• Washington has the highest projected number of STEM jobs per capita needed by 2020, 14.86 percent, which is 13.8 times higher than in Las Vegas, the metro area with the lowest at 1.08 percent.
   
• Houston has the highest annual median wage for STEM workers (adjusted by cost of living), $95,187, which is 2.3 times higher than in Honolulu, the metro area with the lowest at $41,249.
   
• Dayton, Ohio, has the highest housing-affordability index for STEM professionals, 11.40 percent, which is 2.1 times higher than in Honolulu, the metro area with the lowest at 24.24 percent.

 
To view the full report and your metro area’s rank, please visit: 
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-metro-areas-for-stem-professionals/9200/