Checklist for a Safe Long-distance Driving

Make sure you follow this checklist before enjoying this vacation

1. Do a car checkup.

To make sure that your car is ready for a long-distance driving, you can either do the checkup on your own or use the car service. Check the battery, distilled water, radiator, cooling system, wheels and tires, tire pressure, spare tire, suspension check, lighting system, oil and necessary tools.

2. Get enough sleep.

If your body is not well-rested, you are not ready for driving. Accidents happen anytime. A long driving can cause drowsiness so take someone with you to take turn when you feel tired.

3. Control the speed.

Slow driving can be dangerous too. If you are a slow driver, avoid the right lane. Fast driving can also cause accidents easily. The speed depends on the traffic, road condition and familiarity in the route. Google Maps can also help.

 4. Take it easy.

Good manners for driving can significantly reduce road accidents. Many viral clips show that people tend to fight in road accidents. Even honking a horn may lead to a huge brawl. If you encounter an accident, do not make a big fuss. Just calm down and let the insurance officer handle the incident.

5. Follow the signs.

Curve sign, slow speed on the bridge, use the right gear climbing on and off a hill. Fast drivers can cause an accident when trying to get ahead of another car. People driving on the shoulder and trying to get in the regular lane also cause traffic jam and accident.

6. Buy car insurance.

Car insurance leads to a worry-free road trip as you have everything covered. People without comprehensive car insurance find it complicated to deal with accident, especially when severe injuries and death are involved. If the expenses exceed the limit set in the compulsory motor insurance, they have to cover everything themselves.

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