A: The Australian rock band AC/DC chose their name based on the acronym's representation of the two forms of electrical power, alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC), which symbolized the band's high-powered approach to their performances.
The accident will remain on your driver record for three years. Auto insurance companies typically check a person's motor vehicle or driving record when a person applies for a policy, renews a policy or makes changes to their car insurance policy.
How Long Will an Accident Affect Your Insurance Premiums? The length of time that an accident stays on a person's driving record varies by state, but it's usually between three and five years. Insurance carriers also have their own underwriting policies, but for the most part they do not not consider accidents more than three years old unless it involves a drunk driving conviction or an accident in which one or more people died.