Keeping a paper copy isn't a bad idea, but honestly, modern digital insurance cards usually save offline too. I've had my phone die before, and the app still opened fine. Maybe check if your insurer's app supports offline access? Could save you glovebox space...
I've actually tested this out myself because I was skeptical about relying solely on digital cards. Last winter, my phone completely froze up (thanks, South Dakota winters...), and even though the app supposedly had offline access, it wouldn't open at all. Ended up fumbling around for the paper copy anyway. So yeah, digital is convenient, but I'd still keep a backup paper copy tucked away somewhere—just in case.
"Ended up fumbling around for the paper copy anyway. So yeah, digital is convenient, but I'd still keep a backup paper copy tucked away somewhere—just in case."
Totally agree with you here. I've been driving in SD winters for years, and tech always seems to pick the worst moments to fail. What I usually do is print out my insurance card each renewal, fold it up neatly, and stash it right behind my registration in the glovebox. Takes two minutes tops and saves a ton of stress if your phone decides it's too cold to cooperate...
You're spot-on about keeping a physical backup. Digital stuff is great when it works, but I've learned the hard way not to rely solely on it—especially when temperatures plummet. Last winter, my phone battery drained completely out of nowhere during a particularly nasty cold snap near Sioux Falls. Thankfully, I'd tucked away a paper copy of my insurance just like you mentioned. It's a small precaution that can save you from a pretty stressful situation if you're pulled over or have an accident.
Honestly, even beyond insurance, I make sure to keep paper copies of important documents handy. Call me overly cautious, but tech glitches always seem to strike at the worst possible moments... It's reassuring knowing you've got something tangible to fall back on. Glad I'm not the only one who thinks this way!
