When it comes to making road trips, or trips of any length for that matter, it’s easy to assume that your car’s in good condition and everything’s fine – it seems almost a force of habit to turn on the ignition and go out onto the freeway without even checking so much as the tires, but did you know that you could be putting yourself in danger? Take a look at our Budget Brakes Top driving safety tips below:
1. Don’t just drive defensively, THINK defensively. Every time you make a different kind of journey, think about the risk factors involved. Are you driving with a pet onboard, are you carrying a bunch of kids? Are you driving in the rain / snow / ice? Think about the risks and prepare for them. Getting your brakes / alignment checked regularly at Budget Brakes or another service center is an essential preventative measure.
2. When your car feels ‘different’ it’s time to see a professional. If you notice a noise that shouldn’t be there, or a difference in steering / braking, then that’s a sign that your car needs to be looked at by a professional. If it’s with steering, chances are you need to call into Budget Brakes today and get your alignment checked.
3. Avoid distractions. These days it’s too easy to get distracted when driving. From cell phones to changing tunes on your MP3 player, driving without due care and attention is becoming more and more common. When you’re on the road, you need to focus on the road, other road users and be prepared for anything.
On US roads there are around 3 million accidents involving vehicles every year. At Budget brakes, we see our fair share of jobs which involve fixing alignments due to vehicles running onto curbs and off the road all the time! If everyone drove using the tips above – the world would be a lot safer and dare we say it, Budget Brakes and alignments would have a lot less business!
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