Make Sure Your Car is in Good Shape Before Your Thanksgiving Week Road Trip
With Thanksgiving marking the start of the Winter Holiday season next week, many families will be traveling to visit relatives out-of-state or simply enjoying the opportunity for a quick vacation. With the state of the economy, most will be driving to their destination rather than spending the money to fly. As a Dallas-Fort Worth auto crash lawyer, I’d like to offer a few tips to make sure your road trip is as safe as possible…
Before you start your journey, make sure that you inspect your car for any potential problems which could ruin your trip. Check the air pressure in all of your tires (including the spare). Make sure that all fluids in your vehicle’s engine are full: this means water in the radiator, windshield wash, coolant, oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid and power steering fluid. If you’re unsure about how or where to do this, take your car to the dealership for a quick tune up. A service technician will also be able to check your battery for you – another essential piece of equipment which needs to be in great condition before a November road trip!
Finally, make sure that your wiper blades are working properly. They really need to be working perfectly. If you find yourself driving through rain, hail or snow, it is critical that your wiper blades are working as good as possible in order to preserve the best visibility.
Of course, as a personal injury attorney, I know that even if you take every precaution possible, there is still a chance you could be the victim of another dangerous – drunk? – driver or some other freak accident. But making sure you check out your car before you set out – and being mindful of other road users while driving – should certainly reduce your risk of a collision.
Have a safe and fun Thanksgiving week!
