Summer Driving Safety Tips
There will be many drivers on the road this summer and that means you’re going to have to be extra careful behind the wheel. During the summer months, drivers tack on more miles than they do in the winter and that isn’t going to change this summer or next. I’m sure you’re already planning a road trip to go somewhere this summer, maybe it’s a short trip or maybe it’s a long drive, either way you should brush up on the following summer driving safety tips before you hit the road.
Safety Tips for Summer Driving
- Keep an eye out for pedestrians and bicyclists. In the summer there are more pedestrians and bicyclists on the road so be sure to keep a look out for them and give them plenty of room when passing.
- Keep your front windshield clean and the sun out of your eyes. The summer sun can be very glaring and bright so be sure to keep your windshield clean and keep an extra pair of sunglasses in your car so you can see everything ahead of you better.
- Be careful on wet roads. All of the dirt and oil that are on a road can cause them to become very slippery when it rains so remember to drive slow and be careful behind the wheel when driving during and after a rainstorm.
- Keep a roadside assistance kit and a first-aid kit in your car. You should have these in your vehicle no matter what time of the year it is. You may never use them, but they sure do come in handy when you do need them.
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