Travel by car on vacation. How to prepare? (video)
What to do to return home safely and what is the most common mistake drivers make? – Focus on the road ahead and be as distracted as possible. Mistakes are many, but the greatest consequences are caused by excessive haste. We are in a hurry to go on vacation - it already sounds strange, - said Sylvester Pavlovsky, the Conscious Driver project.
What to remember when traveling by car?
Both the driver and the car must be ready for the trip,
Before you go on a tour, you need to take care of the technical condition of the car, check the validity of the current technical inspection and insurance policy,
· Check the level of all fluids in the vehicle: engine oil, brake fluid, coolant, power steering fluid and washer fluid. If the level is too low, add it
Lamps must be in good condition and clean. It is also important to check the operation of all lamps and indicators in the car. Each driver must additionally carry a spare set of bulbs and fuses. Lamps should be changed in pairs,
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It is worth equipping the car with a set of improvised means and checking the contents of the car first-aid kit,
In addition to the warning triangle and fire extinguisher, you should bring a set of reflective vests, which are required in some European countries,
It’s good to take water on the road, which will not only quench your thirst, but, for example, in the event of a cooling system failure, it can be added to the radiator,
Check for correct tire pressure and tread wear - the law requires it to be at least 1,6 mm,
Luggage and loose items must be well secured during the journey - a loose item in a collision at a speed of 50 km / h becomes 30-50 times heavier,
Before leaving, the driver must plan the route in advance (using navigation or a map),
Before the trip, the driver must rest, and while driving every 2-3 hours, take breaks of several minutes, even if he is not tired,
It is worth having a statement in case of an accident in the car, also in English when traveling abroad,
All travelers must wear seat belts while driving,
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In a car equipped with seat belts, a child no taller than 150 cm must be transported in an appropriate car seat,
The seat must be adjusted for the weight and height of the child and properly installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
· If the car is equipped with a passenger airbag, you can transport a child in a child seat in the front seat after the airbag has been deactivated!
When traveling with a child, it is worth making frequent stops, and on sunny days, protect it from the sun's rays with roller blinds,
The temperature in the car affects the motor skills of the driver - the optimum temperature in the car is 20-22 ° C,
Drawing the driver's attention to the road is one of the most important elements of safe driving - nothing and no one should distract the driver of the vehicle.
