For Immediate Release

Contact: Shawn Fergus, Progressive PR, (440) 395-7557

PROGRESSIVE HITS THE ROAD TO EDUCATE DRIVERS

Country’s Third Largest Auto Insurer Teams Up With The Simulator to Promote

Better Driving Throughout The Western U.S.

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio (Oct. 4, 2007) – The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, the third largest car insurance group in the country, has teamed up with Metro City Group, owner of a 68-foot multimedia-equipped tractor-trailer, to provide drivers with the chance to test their skills in practical behind-the-wheel driving situations in a safe, virtual environment. With their eyes on the road and their hands securely placed at the 10 and 2 positions on the steering wheel, people who experience the Progressive Driving Skills Simulator will increase their knowledge of the rules of the road and be better equipped to handle any driving situation.

The driving course curriculum includes real-life situations – like driving in high traffic, congested areas, through foggy or rainy weather or simply passing and yielding to other drivers – and measures drivers’ responses, reaction times, crash reduction techniques and general driving knowledge.

“The interactive experience of the Progressive Driving Skills Simulator is truly unique and innovative,” said Mike Storbeck, Progressive Product Manager. “It gives people the chance to ‘test drive’ their skills in all types of driving situations, which we hope will prepare them for driving on the real – not virtual – road.”

“Our objective has always been to redefine driver’s education and provide a practical training program that gives people a chance to test, and practice, their skills in a safe, simulated environment,” said Tim Albright, president, Metro City Group, owner of The Simulator. “We’re ecstatic to be working with Progressive to continue to offer this program to even more drivers.”

Over the next several months, the Progressive Driving Skills Simulator will travel to many local events in the Western U.S. including Motor Trend Auto Shows, state fairs and other automotive industry-related events. Upcoming events include:

Date	Event	Location
Oct. 4-7, 2007	Orange County Auto Show	Anaheim, Calif.
Oct. 12-14, 2007	Arizona State Fair	Phoenix, Ariz.
Oct. 16-17, 2007	Driving Skills for Life	Inglewood, Calif.
Nov. 2-4, 2007	Central California Auto Show	Fresno, Calif.

Additional events are currently being added to the calendar. Please www.streetsimulator.com[k1] for a full schedule of events.

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About Progressive

The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since 1937, is the country’s third largest auto insurance group and largest seller of motorcycle and personal watercraft policies based on premiums written, and is a market leader in commercial auto insurance.

Progressive is committed to becoming consumers’ #1 choice for auto insurance by providing competitive products and rates that meet drivers’ needs throughout their lifetimes, superior online and in-person customer service, and best-in-class, 24-hour claims service, including its concierge level of claims service available at service centers located in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States.

Progressive companies offer consumers choices in how to shop for, buy and manage their auto insurance policies. Progressive offers its products, including personal and commercial auto, motorcycle, boat and recreational vehicle insurance, through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies throughout the U.S. and online and by phone directly from the Company. Private passenger auto products and prices are different when purchased directly from Progressive or through independent agencies. To find an agent or to get a quote, go to www.progressive.com.

The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, are publicly traded at NYSE:PGR.

About The Simulator

The Simulator continues on its mission; to redefine driver education and provide a proven training program for teens that save lives. Through a comprehensive evaluation and computerized driving simulators we can now gauge the drivers’ responses, ability to follow directions, crash reduction techniques, and general knowledge of rules of the road. For more information visit www.streetsimulator.com.

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