With 4th of July right around the corner and drivers gearing up to hit the road for vacation, State Farm has summer driving safety reminders to share, and a list of essential roadside items drivers should have in their vehicle in case of an emergency: http://st8.fm/wEt.
During the hot summer months, it is important to remember to make sure vehicles are properly equipped with roadside emergency supplies to help keep families safe this summer.
Before logging all those miles on your family road trip this summer, remember to:
Before logging all those miles on your family road trip this summer, remember to:
- Beat the Heat: Inspect the radiator, pressure cap, belts, and hoses to make sure they are in good shape with no signs of blisters, cracks, or cuts in the rubber.
- Hydrate Your Vehicle: Check fluid levels: brake, automatic transmission, power steering, windshield washer and coolant. Make sure each reservoir is full and if you see any sign of fluid leakage, take your vehicle in to be serviced.
During the hot summer months, it is important to remember to make sure vehicles are properly equipped with roadside emergency supplies to help keep families safe this summer. State Farm has provided a list of things you should keep in your vehicle at all times.
- See more at: http://learningcenter.statefarm.com/auto/repairs/summer-driving-tips/index.html#sthash.Wpg4iFBD.dpuf
- See more at: http://learningcenter.statefarm.com/auto/repairs/summer-driving-tips/index.html#sthash.Wpg4iFBD.dpuf
- Jumper cables
- Flashlight
- Emergency flat tire repair
- Gloves, blankets and towels
- Hazard triangle, road flares, brightly colored distress sign, or “Help” or “Call Police” flag
- Screwdrivers and wrenches
- First aid kit
- Cell phone and charger
- Water for both the car radiator and your family
- High-calorie, non-perishable food
- Beat the Heat: Inspect the radiator, pressure cap, belts, and hoses to make sure they are in good shape with no signs of blisters, cracks, or cuts in the rubber.
- Hydrate Your Vehicle: Check fluid levels: brake, automatic transmission, power steering, windshield washer and coolant. Make sure each reservoir is full and if you see any sign of fluid leakage, take your vehicle in to be serviced.
- Check the air pressure in all tires, including the spare
- Make sure the wiper blades are functioning properly
- Check battery life and inspect batteries and battery cables
- Inspect brake pads and linings for wear; change the oil and filter according to manufacturer’s service interval specifications
- Test the headlights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers and interior lights.
- Move the beach gear over for the roadside emergency kit.
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During the hot summer months, it is important to remember to make sure vehicles are properly equipped with roadside emergency supplies to help keep families safe this summer.
Before logging all those miles on your family road trip this summer, remember to:
Before logging all those miles on your family road trip this summer, remember to:
- Beat the Heat: Inspect the radiator, pressure cap, belts, and hoses to make sure they are in good shape with no signs of blisters, cracks, or cuts in the rubber.
- Hydrate Your Vehicle: Check fluid levels: brake, automatic transmission, power steering, windshield washer and coolant. Make sure each reservoir is full and if you see any sign of fluid leakage, take your vehicle in to be serviced.
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In a few weeks we are heading to the beach near Destin, FL.
ReplyDeleteHopefully go see some family we haven't seen in almost two years that live 15 hours away.
ReplyDeleteWe traveled to St. Louis this summer
ReplyDeletewe are driving to North Carolina
ReplyDeleteI don't have any summer travel plans to-date.
ReplyDeleteDriving to NYC next week to see some old friends!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing we had planned was trips to a bunch of state parks for Geo-caching and hiking. Maybe a trip to a few museums and to Valley Fair
ReplyDeleteWe're going to the lake tomorrow!!
ReplyDeleteWe had planned a camping trip to Yosemite, but now we are doing something closer to home.
ReplyDeleteI took a trip to Ireland with my teenage daughter, my mom, and my sister. It was to celebrate my daughter graduating high school and turning 18.
ReplyDeleteI went to Washington, D.C. on Friday!
ReplyDeleteWe have done some camping and will be heading to the shore
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We will be traveling to the beach the middle of next month.
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We've traveled to the beach once already but I hope to make it back to the beach before summer is over.
ReplyDeletewe plan to travel out of town for a bbq.ty ;)
ReplyDeleteI've been taking summer college classes until Thursday. Then I only have a small break until my next semester starts. So I will just be trying to relax!
ReplyDeleteWe plan to go camping and to the beach with our daughter for her first time!
ReplyDeleteWe have no travel plans :(
ReplyDeleteWe don't have any travel plans this summer.
ReplyDeleteWe are just going to
ReplyDeletePigeon Forge this year!
We are just going to Omaha, which is not too far.
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