Digital copies aren't always unreliable though—I keep my insurance docs saved offline in a PDF app on my phone. No screenshots needed, and it doesn't drain battery much. Still, paper backups never hurt... redundancy is key.
Digital copies can be handy, sure, but I've seen enough mishaps to stay cautious. Had a client once who relied solely on his phone for proof of insurance—worked great until he dropped it in a puddle right before a traffic stop. Talk about bad timing... Luckily, the officer was understanding, but it could've easily gone south.
I agree redundancy is key, but I'd lean more toward paper backups as the primary fallback. PDFs are solid, but phones can glitch, batteries die unexpectedly (even if you think you're good), and sometimes apps just refuse to open at the worst possible moment. Call me old-school, but having that physical copy tucked away in your glovebox is still the safest bet.
Yeah, totally get your point about paper copies being reliable, but honestly I've been using digital insurance proofs for years without any real issues. Maybe I've just been lucky? I do keep a charger in my car though, just in case. Still, your story makes me wonder if I should toss a printed copy in the glovebox too... better safe than sorry, right?
Digital's convenient, sure, but I've had my phone randomly freeze up on me mid-trip—even with a charger handy. Honestly, printing one page costs almost nothing... seems worth it to avoid potential headaches down the road.
"Honestly, printing one page costs almost nothing... seems worth it to avoid potential headaches down the road."
Yeah, totally agree with this. I've had my phone die unexpectedly too—right when I needed to pull up insurance info at a rest stop near Sioux Falls. Luckily, I'd printed a copy beforehand and stashed it in the glovebox. Digital's handy, but having that backup paper copy can really save you stress, especially if you're traveling somewhere with spotty reception. Better safe than sorry, right?
