Speed limits are set for ideal road conditions. When it rains, visibility is reduced and braking distances increase. If you are forced to stop in traffic due to poor visibility, turn on emergency flashers immediately and pull as far off the road as possible. Prepare for the Summer Heat Planning a successful summer driving vacation involves more than arranging overnight stays or knowing how many states will be visited on the journey. Attention to details, including preventive automobile maintenance, is the key to a stress-free driving vacation.
Most drivers think accidents and roadside breakdown happen during other people's vacations.
Yet, millions of motorists each year experience a roadside emergency and find out they are unprepared. Before taking a trip, have your car inspected by a certified automotive technician. Ask about the cost beforehand, but have an inspection performed. Now is the best time to prepare your car for the long summer months ahead. Have old, worn, cracked or bulging hoses replaced and clamps tightened.