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Tips For Auto Safety On Family Outings
by Camian Veiture
http://www.faauto.com
Road trips can be rushed and stressful times - things to do
right up until the moment we leave, in-car entertainment
for the kids (lots of entertainment if they are
youngsters). Whatever happens though, there is a small
number of things that we must always do - they are easy and
they make the family safer.
Although you're taking the automobile, one of the most
important things to ensure has nothing to do with this but
has to do with yourself. If you are driving check that you
are fit to drive. Are you taking any medicine that affects
your alertness or concentration?; are you too tired?; are
your eyeglasses broken and you are thinking of driving
without them? If there is any reason that you are not
feeling your best you should think of postponing the trip
until another day.
Having checked the human element, check the mechanical bit
of the trip - the automobile. Okay, some of the new
vehicles we buy today do not come with many things that the
driver needs to look out for, but there are some that you
must check up on.
Check your tyre pressures. Remember that some automobiles
call for slightly increased pressure when they are full. If
the tires are at the wrong pressure then the automobile
will not be fully stable and may tend to drive oddly.
Have someone help you check all the bulbs by standing and
checking while you press the reverse gear and the
footbrake. If you are checking these things alone you can
check your lights from their reflection in the garage door.
Check the windshield washers for water and if there are
other things that they suggest in your auto manual, do
these too.
Even if your vehicle has just been returned from the
autoshop it is essential to make a quick check on all these
items as bulbs and things can fail easily and without being
noticed.
When everyone is ready to go make sure that everyone is
wearing their seatbelts, whether they are sitting in the
front or the back seats, as they do make a lifesaving
difference. Tests show that in a crash, if the seatbelts
are not securely fastened, an adult sitting in the front
seat can be killed by the impact of even a small child
propelled to the front from the back seat. If the child is
very young a child seat should be purchased.
Do not forget to take regular stops along route. Falling
asleep at the wheel is a common cause of Autowrecks. Any
time that tiredness comes over you, stop. If you are
driving long distances it is a good idea to arrange to stay
at a motel. The majority of people, particularly those of
us unused to long distances, will guess that we can drive
for longer than we really can. An unexpected stop will
probably cost as a few extra bucks and mean one day less
where we are headed, but it is always the smartest move!
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