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Family Trips And Auto Safety
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.
Before even worrying about the auto, the first priority is
a driver check up. Whoever is going to be taking care of
the driving has to be well enough to make the journey
safely. If your driver is tired out, has not got the
spectacles that they need or are on sleep-inducing
medication then it is probably a very good idea to put off
the trip until the driver is fit.
Before you go you should also check the vehicle to make
sure that it will make the trip. It is not necessary (or
possible) to check some parts of newer automobiles, but
some things you can check out.
Make sure the pressure is appropriate in the tires.
Sometimes a fully loaded car will call for slightly
different pressures. Incorrectly inflated tire can make a
vehicle unstable and increase the risk of unpredictable
behavior.
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.
It does not matter if you recently had the automobile
serviced since little things can happen anytime, even
driving home from the auto shop.
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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