Summer Time Driving Safety Tips | Danbury, CT

Jun 23, 2020

Summertime often means summer travel, and though your travel plans may be different this year, now is a good time to review these summer driving safety tips. Prevention and planning may take a little time but will spare you from dealing with the consequences of a breakdown, or worse yet, a highway crash later. Take a peek at the important information below and be sure to practice the safe driving tips in your everyday life.

Update What’s Inside Your Vehicle:

First aid kit
Flashlight
Flares and a white flag
Jumper cables
Tire pressure gauge
Jack (and ground mat) for changing a tire
Work gloves and a change of clothes
Basic repair tools and some duct tape (for temporarily repairing a hose leak)
Water and paper towels for cleaning up
Nonperishable food, drinking water, and medicines
Extra windshield washer fluid
Maps or GPS
Emergency blankets, towels, and coats
Cell phone and charger

Before You Hit The Road:

Check for recalls on your vehicle
Service your vehicle to avoid a breakdown down the road
Review your owner’s manual to really know your vehicle
Plan your travel route, this includes research for rest areas, food, or even hotels

Vehicle Maintenance Checklist:

Battery
Lights
Cooling system
Fluid levels
Belt and hoses
Wiper blades
A/C unit
Floor mats
Tire pressure and tread levels

Once On The Road:

Stay Alert: keep your gas tank close to full, plan enough time to stop to stretch, get something to eat, return calls or text messages, and change drivers or rest if you feel drowsy.
Avoid risky behavior: Do not text or drive distracted, obey speed limits, ALWAYS drive sober

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*Information provided by https://www.nhtsa.gov/summer-driving-tips