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Whether you’re traveling alone, with a buddy or with your spouse and a car full of kids, there are few things more “American” than the long-distance road trip. Countless vacation travelers will drive the highways looking for fun and making memories with every mile. If traveling down the “holiday road” is in your plans, take the time to prepare for your trip. You’ll have a more enjoyable vacation if you plan carefully. Here are a few driving tips, courtesy of Zimmer Insurance Group:
1) Maintain your car. Make sure your vehicle is up to date on its maintenance schedule, and be sure to check the battery and tires. 2) Plan your trip and know where you’re going. Call ahead for proper and safe directions to get you to your destination safely and have maps of the area on hand to help you navigate once you are off the main road. You’re more likely to make good decisions, even in dangerous situations, if you’re clearheaded and know where you’re going. 3) Be alert. Seems obvious, but driver inattention is surely the cause of a lot of accidents. If you stay focused behind the wheel and plan carefully, you will have a wonderful summer road trip. 4) Take precaution with a cell phone. Cell phones can be a lifesaver when you need immediate access to emergency services after an accident. Keep your phone within easy reach and get to know its features. However, use it prudently. Reports suggest that driving while talking on the phone increases accident rates. 5) Wear your seat belt. Whether or not it’s required by law in the state through which you’re driving, always wear your seat belt as a safety precaution. 6) Protect your car against theft. Help deter criminals from taking your car with steering wheel locks, switches that disable fuel or ignition systems, and electronic tracking devices. 7) If you’re in an accident. Taking immediate steps if you’ve been in an accident can protect your family and your car from further damage. Stop immediately and make sure your car is not blocking traffic. Turn off your car to keep it from overheating or catching fire. Warn oncoming cars using road flares or orange triangle reflectors. After you have protected yourself and your family, call your insurance company immediately. 8) Make sure your auto insurance is up to date. Before you even leave the driveway, you want to be sure you’re protected when you’re on the road and far from home. An independent insurance agent or broker can provide the personal service and advice you need to travel in confidence. To learn more about what an independent insurance agency offers you, visit progressiveagent.com or contact Zimmer Insurance Group. 1/6/2017 06:18:41 am
Thank you for the tips that are written here and I enjoyed it very well. I am glad that I have seen it and it will surely help me on my works and these will help me in the long run. Friends and families are important and for this I will share this to them and they will surely love this. A reading for all of the people out there. 12/20/2017 06:39:34 am
Really appreciates the above tips about car maintenance and safe driving. Safety comes first in everything and one should avoid to do any thing stupid by which safety is compromised. One should avoid talking in cell phone when driving. Car should be properly inspected before leaving for road trips. If the battery of the car is too old then it should be replaced. Breaks should be checked periodically and not working efficiently then it should be repaired immediately. 1/19/2018 05:15:15 am
Thank you for sharing such an informative and useful blog. We should take suitable initiatives to be safe while driving. Before leaving for a destination, it is always advisable to do a proper inspection of the vehicle in order to identify different problems associated with the vehicle. Brake plays a key role by reducing the speed of the vehicle and should be properly inspected before leaving for a destination. One should also take proper insurance scheme. 3/31/2018 06:01:33 am
I agree that before leaving for a long road trip, the battery and tire should be inspected along with other components of the vehicle. By doing so, we could evaluate the condition of the battery and tire. Generally older batteries are problematic in nature and needs replacement in the first place. Apart from this, inspection of tread depth and pressure of the tires including the spare one is really essential before leaving for a long road trip. Properly inflated tire could prolong the lifespan of the vehicle as well as could increase the fuel economy of the vehicle. 5/4/2018 08:13:20 am
I really appreciate the above tips about car maintenance & safe driving before leaving for a long road trip. We should take suitable initiatives to be safe while driving our vehicle. We have to check all the parts of the vehicle properly before leaving for a long route journey. Battery and tires must be inspected at first. If the car battery is more than three years old, it should be replaced immediately. Tires must be properly inflated and the tire pressure is to be measured with a tire pressure gauge. Brakes are important for safe driving. These must be inspected before leaving for a long road trip. Prior to leaving for a long road trip, a quick inspection of different components of the vehicle could be very helpful to identify and repair abnormal components which could affects the performance of the vehicle during the road trip. However, such types of inspection should be carried out by automotive professionals. Such professionals have in-depth knowledge in such field and could identify hidden mechanical error and repair such error in time. 9/8/2018 07:37:43 am
11/1/2018 05:08:27 am
Leaving for a road trip is one of the best ways of recreation. However, safety measures should be taken to protect the family member from any kinds of emergency situation. The car is nothing but a machine and like other kinds of machine, it needs proper maintenance to run smoothly without any kind of mechanical issues. Driving a vehicle which has faulty components could bring the vehicle in the middle of nowhere. So, replacement of such faulty components is really essential to keep the vehicle in working order and prevent any major problem. 11/3/2018 06:50:02 am
Before leaving for a long distance road trip, we must be well prepared and also get our vehicle ready for the journey. We have to pack some important items in an emergency car kit which includes cell phone charger, jumper cables,flash lights etc. We should also take maps of the area we are visiting to navigate us once we are off the main road. Apart from this, we should make a quick inspection of the vehicle by a certified mechanic and if any component is found to be abnormal, it must be repaired or replaced prior to leaving for a road trip. 9/6/2019 02:44:44 am
Proper maintenance of your car is a good thing to do. You have described each point quite aptly. I will always try and remember these tips. You can also check the electrical components on you car because a little problem of electronic components can create big problems and it directly effects your driving. 1/10/2020 05:35:52 am
These all things are important to keep in mind when you are going for a long distance trip. 1/15/2020 01:40:07 pm
I really appreciate your guidance to be safe on a long-distance road trip. Sadly, a buddy of mine was T-boned while driving cross-country. He's looking for a lawyer to see what compensation, if any, he is entitled to. 3/26/2020 01:51:15 pm
It made sense when you said that we need to prioritize staying alert because a lot of accidents are caused by driver inattention. My husband and I plan on renting a reliable car we can use to drive to a music festival that's happening a few cities away next month. I want to make sure we use safe driving practices to avoid damage to the rental car, so the tips you shared here are much appreciated! 6/29/2020 02:49:36 am
I have been wanting to hire an auto repair service because my car's brakes aren't working properly, and quite scared that this may lead to an accident, especially we'll go on a long road trip. I'm glad you shared these tips by the way; we'll make sure to have the car's batteries and tires checked. We'd also keep in mind to equip ourselves with wheel locks so thieves will be avoided. Comments are closed.
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