10 Summer Driving Safety Tips to Help Avoid Car Accidents
Summer is a time when many get out on the road to travel or enjoy the warmer temperatures. However, you can’t forget about safe driving practices. You should be aware that some of your actions can lead to car accidents. As a result of an accident, you can end up costing yourself your vacation along with medical and repair bills.
Here’s 10 tips on how you can avoid a car accident this summer:
Ready Your Vehicle for Summertime Driving – While your vehicle should undergo regular maintenance year-round, be sure to prepare your car before a summer road trip. Some safety measures you can take include getting an oil change, tire rotations, checking the engine cooling system, checking your air conditioner, checking your brakes, checking vehicle lights, and inspecting windshield wipers.
Be Familiar with the Navigation for Your Travel Plans – Before taking off for your trip, figure out which route you may want to take. In reviewing your journey in advance, you will have a much better idea of what to expect during your travel. You could also avoid high traffic areas, which could alleviate stress and reduce your risk of a car accident. This could also be of any construction zones, new roadways, etc. you may potentially encounter.
Stay hydrated – It’s important to stay hydrated during the summer, especially while driving. Drivers may be more prone to dehydration while driving. Drivers who experience dehydration could then develop heat stroke and dizziness and lose control of their vehicles.
Do Not Overpack Your Vehicle – While driving on a long trip, it is immensely important to have a clear and open view of all of your windows. If your car is packed to the brim, this could be hazardous to your driving. It is also essential to consider the maximum weight capacity of the vehicle, which includes the passengers.
Be Prepared to Face the Sunny Glare – With the summer comes the sun, and with the sun can come difficult driving visibility. For this reason, be sure to pack sunglasses in your console so that you can see the roadway.
Don’t Rush – As much as you would probably like to get to the destination you are traveling to quickly as possible, do not rush. Stop when you need to and do not push your limits. If you feel the need to get out and stretch, have a meal, or stop for the night in a hotel, do not hesitate to do so.
Wear sensible footwear – Flip-flops are the summer accessory to help beat the heat. While it’s tempting to wear flip-flops while driving, you may want to consider wearing something else. Flip-flops often don’t have tread that makes it easy to grip a brake pedal, which may need to be done suddenly to avoid an accident. And, people can accidentally take their flip-flops off, making it harder to reach the brake.
Drive with Special Caution on Backroads and Construction Zones – Construction zones and backroads that you may encounter during a road trip are most likely unfamiliar territory for most drivers. These areas should be driven with extra caution as they can be unpredictable.
Do Not Drive Drunk or Drowsy – While you should never drive while you are impaired, whether it is driving or drunk or driving tired, it is especially ill-advised during a long road trip. Often on long road trips, people attempt to drive through all hours of the night. This creates a hazard to you, your family/friends, and the motoring public. While we could pull it off in college, if you’re older than 25, I would strongly encourage you to drive during regular hours. And if you’re tired, please stay at a hotel. If you never make it to the vacation because you wrecked, you will be disappointed.
Be Cautious of Summer Storms – While summer is most commonly recognized for “fun in the sun,” summer storms do occur. Before leaving for a long road trip, check the weather. If the storm conditions begin to generate dangerous road conditions, cautiously pull over and wait. Your vacation will not happen if you go to the hospital because of a wreck.
Should you or a family member be in a summer accident which injuries are sustained, the first thing you should do is contact a personal injury attorney. When you are represented by a skilled attorney, you’ll have your best chance of being fairly compensated for any injuries that you sustain in an accident.
Call Jacobson, Schrinsky & Houck in Milwaukee today at (414) 223-4444 or contact us online to have one of our caring lawyers come out to meet you and get car accident help today and money for your injuries. There is no fee until we win.
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