Playing Video Games Can Lead to Cheaper Car Insurance Quotes

    CHICAGO, IL, October 14, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Video games have received a bad rep over the years. Critics believe there are more important things to do in life rather than stare into a television for hours on in. Those critics, however, must not be aware of the impact playing video games can have on auto insurance rates. A recently published article on InsuranceAgents.com reveals the relationship video games and auto insurance rates share. To look at local insurance quotes now, fill out this short form.

"The elderly always argue that video games destroy brain cells, but would you be willing to sacrifice a few for cheaper auto insurance rates?" the article, It's No Atari, but Video Games Can Lower Your Auto Insurance Rates, asks. "Thought so. Last October, Allstate sent video games to 100,000 of its policyholders between the ages of 50 and 75 in Pennsylvania. The bundle of five games, called InSight and developed by Posit Science, was designed to improve the mental awareness of older driver, saving them money in the process on their auto insurance rates."

On top of helping seniors save on their auto insurance rates, video games also allow drivers to enhance their acuity, hasten their reflexes and strengthen their memory. A recent study showed that there was an 18 percent increase in the number of drivers between the ages of 65 or older in the last 10 years. As the baby boomer generation becomes older, the number will only continue to rise. With more aware drivers on the road, the number of auto accidents could potentially decrease.

Video games and virtual reality simulators are increasing in popularity as both a mental and physical training tool," the article emphasizes. "They are already in use by the army, various polices forces and several medical hospitals. Since they have proven to be successful in hand-eye coordination and mental awareness, auto insurance providers have decided to experiment with them as well."

Drivers interested in seeing if video games can lower their car insurance quotes should contact their insurance company to find out if it has a similar program such as Allstate's. Whoever knew playing video games could be so rewarding?

Staff contribution: Rafael Onak

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