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10 Car Safety Tips to Keep You and Your Family Safe

When you're behind the wheel of your car, whether alone or with passengers, safety should always be at the top of your priority list. Taking the time to learn the fundamentals of car safety is the first step toward safer driving on the road. Even if you're an experienced driver, it's a good idea to brush up on the fundamentals of road safety. Following these car safety tips, as simple as they may appear, will help to ensure that you are doing everything possible to protect your own and other motorists' safety.

10 safety tips

1.       Carry emergency items

Always keep these essential items in your vehicle, and you will be very grateful to have them at some point.

·         Repair kit for flat tires

·         Extinguisher for fires

·         Flashlight and jumper cables (with batteries, of course)

2.       Examine your shocks, brakes, and tires

Avoid unpleasant surprises by regularly monitoring the health of your vehicle's vital systems.

·         If you hear a noise when you brake or notice a subtle difference in braking performance, you should get a brake check as soon as possible.

·         Check the tread depth of your tires on a regular basis to ensure you have enough traction to grip the road. To ensure that the tires are properly inflated, use a tire pressure gauge.

·         If you're having trouble getting around corners, your shock absorbers may be broken.

3.       Recognize the indicators on your dashboard

Car dashboards can display up to 64 different symbols to indicate when something is wrong. If you don't understand what they all mean, you're not alone.

·         Read through your car's manual to become acquainted with the various symbols to ensure you understand what your car is attempting to tell you.

4.       Develop an olfactory awareness of your vehicle

·         Car odors invariably indicate trouble, but what kind of trouble?

·         Carpet on fire? Check to see if your handbrake has been left on or if your brake pads have become overheated.

·         Is that hot oil? Keep an eye out for overflow from a recent oil change.

·         What are rotten eggs? Your car's engine may be suffering from a faulty catalytic converter.

5.       Maintain vigilance and avoid distractions

·         There are numerous distractions on the road. It is critical that you maintain your focus throughout.

·         Take frequent breaks to check your messages or make phone calls.

·         Keep an eye on your speedometer, keep an eye out for road signs, and stay focused.

·         Pull over every now and then to stretch your arms and legs.

6.       Replace cracked or broken windshields

Windshield chips and cracks can occur at the most inconvenient of times. If visibility suffers as a result of this,

·         Locate the nearest and safest rest stop.

·         Make an appointment with your local mobile repair service or dial your local emergency hotline.

7.       Keep an eye on your surroundings

·         Pay attention to the environment around your vehicle, not just the vehicle itself.

·         Maintain a safe distance between yourself and other vehicles.

·         If you're being tailgated by a reckless driver, don't respond.

·         Keep an eye on your blind spots and stay out of the blind spots of others.

·         Adjust your speed to compensate for rainy conditions.

8.       Drive cautiously at night

·         In lower-light conditions, reaction times are slower, and depth perception is less accurate.

·         For maximum visibility, make sure your headlights are properly aligned.

·         Maintain a safe following distance behind other vehicles on the road.

9.       Understand what to do if your car breaks down

·         After pulling over onto the road shoulder, follow these steps.

·         Turn on the hazard lights on your vehicle right away.

·         Use your cell phone or a highway emergency call box to request assistance.

·         If you have safety triangles or lights with you, only place them 20 meters behind your vehicle when you are certain it is safe to do so.

10.   Finally, be your own best security feature

·         Don't rely on your vehicle's safety features to keep you and your family safe.

·         Basic driving safety cannot be substituted.

·         Remember to seek advice from your mechanic or call your local emergency hotline as soon as possible if something doesn't smell, sound, or feel right. Whatever happens, stay calm and be aware of your surroundings.