With Summer comes family travel and vacations. Where are you going this Summer? Loading up the kiddos and filling the car with luggage and snacks, it is best to remember safety while on the road to DisneyLand or Grandma’s house.
Here are my top 10 tips to help you keep your family safe on the road this summer:
1-Seat belts & Car Seats Always wear your safety belts when in the car. Help your kiddos to be comfortable in their car seats by giving them a neck pillow or other items to help them sleep if driving in the night hours.
2-Tires Make sure your tread is better than the state recommendation, also make sure your tires are inflated properly. This will prevent blow outs while driving on your trips and will decrease wear on them. Making them last a lot longer.
3-Activities to keep the kids quiet Kids can be very distracting. Bring lots of games and snacks to keep the little ones occupied. A portable DVD player is also a great item to keep the kids entertained and great for long trips.
4-Keep your windshield crack free Scheduling a windshield chip repair is easy! Companies like Safelite AutoGlass provide mobile service – wherever your car is – often within 24 hours of your initial call.
The repair often takes just 30 minutes, and the result is barely visible and the windshield is strong again.
With many insurance companies, there is no deductible for the repair.
5-Regular oil changes Keeping your oil changed is a key thing to helping your car run properly. It’s like feeding your soul. You have to nourish it with healthy things like fruits and veggies. Thus if your car’s oil is properly changed you will not run into problems with over heating, etc.
6-Head lamps and break lights Make sure all your lights in your vehicle are working properly. Whether you are driving in the night or not you want to make sure that you can see any time of day.
7-Always keep your tank above the half full line You never know when you might hit a stretch of road where there isn’t a gas station near by or you might take a wrong turn and get lost.
8- First Aid Kit A great item to have in the trunk of your car. From band aids to gauze if you have any bumps or bruises you can surely patch them up.
9-Map or GPS system You never know when you may need it and you will be so glad you have it.
10-Get an inspection before you hit the road. You can take your vehicle into a local dealership and have it checked over to ensure you are ready to roll on the road and they will alert you to any problems they find.
