TIPS FOR SAFE MOTORING!
Keep yourself and your car in tip top condition on those long, hot summer journeys with my guide to healthy holiday motoring.
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Every year, thousands of people use their cars to go away on holiday. Unfortunately, more often than not, the experience turns out to be so stressful that more than half of holiday drivers get lost and over a third spend the entire journey shouting and swearing at other road users or, even worse, their own families(according to a survey on the subject). The scenario is all too familiar: frustrated by traffic congestion and irritated by map-reading arguments with partners, its easy to let your journey become a trial. Most of your holiday motoring planning should be done by the time you're packing the car.
And thats before youve even thought about the possibility of breaking down. But touring by car can be a great pleasure. Ensure that you have a Global Service Mobile phone(GSM) with, because you never know when you will need it. Try and drive with due care, respect the traffic laws, find out what the weather will be like before you start your journeys, it is not worth it to get stuck in snow or flood. You may need to join one of the automobile clubs just incase your car is brokendown, they will be at your rescue!
There are no check-ins, changes or timetables to worry about, theres loads of space to carry your luggage, and you can be completely independent and flexible. Plus, its often far cheaper than buying train or plane tickets for a group. Weve outlined three steps you can take to make this years journey part of the holiday - instead of an ordeal that could ruin it.
- Get a health check for your car, put the right quantity of engine oil in your car.
Chances are that on your journey, you'll cover more miles in a week than you normally would in month. Plus your car will probably be heavily loaded. In addition, you'll be driving on different roads than normal, and possibly at higher speeds. That all means that the chances of breaking down are much higher than usual. Although breakdown cover is essential to help you deal with a car problem far from home, you can minimise the chances of getting into trouble by making sure your car is serviced before you go. Get your car checked out in good time for faults to be fixed: you'll be depending on it.
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Even if a service isn't due yet, consider whether it might be before you get back. And even if not, it's probably still worth getting it checked over. Tyres, brakes, air conditioners, radiators and cooling systems are all asked to perform harder duties on holiday drives; make sure they are up to the task. Other items that can give trouble includes drive belts, batteries(they can fail any time of year), lights and exhaust systems. Tell your mechanic you are going on a trip when you book your car and ask them to make appropriate checks.
If you are going abroad, it might be worth taking some common spare parts right-hand drive cars may need special parts(eg, clutch cables) that are hard to get overseas. Your dealer can give you more advice. Paying a few pounds for these items, even though you probably won't need them, should be looked on as an insurance policy that could save more money and waiting time if they have to be shipped to you when youre abroad.
Even if you are only driving to the airport to catch a flight, there are things to consider. If your car isn't driven for two or three weeks, will it still start when you get back? Can you leave your alarm system on for that long or will it drain the battery? Is the battery already weak? Check your manual and get the battery tested. The last thing you want at the end of your holiday and a long flight is to be stranded in a car park.
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- Plan to minimise stress
Much of the stress of driving is caused by being stuck in traffic(or stuck in a small space) for many hours. But you can alleviate much of that with some forward planning.
Firstly, think about when you want to travel. It may be unavoidable to travel on a Friday night or a bank Holiday Monday, but your journey will almost certainly take longer if you do. Could you stagger your journey instead by travelling early(or late) to avoid traffic? If not, could you make an overnight stop on the way? Or take in an attraction en route? Doing so incorporates the journey into your holiday and takes the stress off everyone especially children and teenagers who get bored easily when stuck in the car.
You can also have games and activities prepared for younger children to keep them amused during the trip.
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Bored children are a major cause of in-car stress so prepare some entertainment.
Use a route planning service like A to Z(Roads Map) to help plan your journey. Study the route before you depart so that you're confident about where you're going. Route planning services will also help you find stop-overs on the way.
Advanced driving experts recommend placing a sticker in a clearly visible place on your dashboard showing key points of the journey(eg, M5 Junction 14 to 31, A30 to Bodmin, etc) to help with directions.
You can glance at these without breaking your concentration while driving. If you do need to consult a map, find a safe place to stop first. Speaking of driving technique, its more important than ever to think about the way you drive when you're on unfamiliar roads. There's nothing more wearing than being unsure of where you're going when you're tired. Take a break frequently to keep yourself alert and fresh experts recommend 15 minutes every 2 hours. Most accidents are caused by driver errors, and its surprising how many people actually fall asleep at the wheel. Even a moments lapse of concentration can lead to disaster so dont take chances.
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Whether it's a sophisticated traffic avoidance system or a post-it note on the dashboard, everyone can take steps to navigate unfamiliar roads safely.
Have plenty of water to drink during your journey. Its easy to get dehydrated in a hot car or even in a cool one - air conditioning has been known to have that effect. Feeling thirsty wont do your health or concentration any good.
Look far ahead and be prepared for unfamiliar hazards or signs. Remember that if your car is heavily loaded or youre driving at high speed, handling and braking behaviour will all be different.
Its easy to be distracted but paying close attention to the road and to your car(watching for overheating or damaged tyres, for example) can pay huge dividends when it comes to safety. No matter how well prepared you are, there will be times when things go wrong. But if you're prepared, it will be easier. My recommendations are on the next part 2, the you can read the part two by visiting the web site address, just select the web site address below, click on edit, click copy, then, click on your webbrowser's, click O.K or go.
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