Eight Tips for Safe Driving During the Summer Holiday

Taking a road trip is one of the most enjoyable ways of going on a summer holiday. If you plan to drive, safety comes first. To come in your help, our experts put together: Eight Tips for Safe Driving During the Summer Holiday. This will help you enjoy your much anticipated and much needed time off.

eight Tips For Safe Driving During The Summer Holiday

1. Plan your departure time
Either start early or later than what most drivers do. When you leave very early in the morning, you can avoid the rush hour traffic. The same is true when you wait for the evening traffic to get lighter before you depart for your destination.

2. Find an alternate route.
The volume of traffic increases around 20% during long weekends, so it is ideal to take the “scenic” routes. These could be the secondary roads or country roads. You will not find much traffic on the country roads. Even if it is not a direct route and you are unable to drive fast as per the limits, you might be able to get to your destination earlier than when you decide to drive on a 400 series highway.

3. Inspect your vehicle thoroughly before departing.
This is very important, especially if it is an old car. You would not want to experience any trouble on the way, so check everything, including the engine, fluids, brakes, tires, lights, etc.

4. Make sure that you are ready for a roadside emergency.
You can never be sure what can happen on the road, so be prepared with a flashlight, flare, booster cable, washer fluid, and first aid kit. If it is winter, you should drive more cautiously.

5. Program your GPS before setting out to drive.
Regardless of the route that you choose to take – an alternate route or a direct path, using the GPS will help you to slow down or turn around before you reach a bottleneck.

6. Food & water.
Pack enough food, water and do not forget about some music or any other forms of entertainment. In case you happen to be stuck in heavy traffic, you and your passengers will have something to eat and drink.

7. Pack your car the right way.
Place your baggage in their right places so they are not covering your vision. Remember you are driving for a long journey, so avoid the blind spots on your car.

8. Break tour journey.
Last of the eight tips for safe driving during the summer is to take breaks. Driving is tiring. Taking a break will allow you to stretch your legs, freshen up, have some snacks, and re-adjust your vision.

You can follow the above eight tips for safe driving during the summer holiday for any of your travel journeys not just summer travel.

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Having worked in the car rental industry for over 15 years, he really knows his stuff. Rob heads up our marketing department and as a keen traveller, always has a new location to talk about. Particularly if there is a golf course nearby.