Safe Holiday traveling tips
With the holiday season coming on quick there are several things you can do as a Texas driver to insure that you have a safe and happy trip with your family.
- Before you leave you should check the air pressure in your tires to be sure you have enough. Make sure you also check the air pressure in the spare tire. You never know what the road ahead has in store for you.
- Check your lights in your vehicle. Make sure you have had a recent oil change, and there aren’t any warning lights shining.
- Make sure you battery can hold a full charge and also has a full charge. You wouldn’t want your car to break down in a bad area or in unforgiving weather.
- Make sure your breaks are in excellant working condition. It wouldn’t hurt for a professionaly to take a look at them.
- Top off all fluid in your vehicle(brake, windshield washer, antifreeze, transmission, water)
- Once you finally get on the road keep a safe distance bewteen the car ahead of you. Watch for hazards on the road while you are scanning the road ahead of you.
- Don’t draw attention to yourself by speeding, make sure you are staying within the speed limits.
- If you get tired when driving don’t fight to stay awake, pull over and take a power nap. These usually last about 15 mintues and you should be good to go for another distance.
- If you have another liscensed driver traveling with you, switch driving with them every couple of hours. This will also allow you to get up and move around while on the road.
- Remember that during the holiday season you are not going to be the only family on the road. So make sure you allow adequate time to get where you need to go. Allow time to eat, rest, accidents, traffic, and amy other problems that could arise.
Also, you should keep your Texas Car Insurance identification card handy just in case you need it while you are gone.