Hello, my name is David. Welcome to my blog. There is nothing I like more than hitting the open road and going for a drive in my car. I have always loved everything to do with automobiles. When I was a boy, I had a collection of 208 different toy cars which I would play with all day long. As soon as I was old enough, I began taking driving lessons and the day I passed was the best day of my life. Although I am not a mechanic, my dad taught me lots of neat tricks so I can keep my car in top condition. I hope you enjoy my blog.
Bad weather or not, everyone has errands to run and daily targets to meet. The commitments and responsibilities make driving in snow, ice, or during heavy rain inevitable. All these weather elements have a way of messing up the roads and making driving difficult. It gets worse if you get into an accident due to poor road visibility or your vehicle breaks down. While such situations are stressful, they often happen. There are several measures you can take to remain safe when driving in unfavorable weather.
Avoid bad weather breakdowns
Often car breakdowns are unpredictable, but the condition of your car can increase the chances of a breakdown. Before the bad weather season sets in, ensure your car has undergone servicing as scheduled on the manufacturer's manual. Undertake regular maintenance, and watch out for any abnormal behavior or sounds. Check your coolant and wipers in preparation for snow and rains. Winter season can be pretty hard on your vehicle, and a breakdown can cost you a lot for repairs.
Get a towing company's contacts
Even after taking all measures to keep your vehicle in good condition, you can still find yourself in an accident, or your vehicle can die unexpectedly. Having a towing company you can rely on in such a situation is essential. You do not have to wait for an accident to start looking for one. Here are the things you should consider:
• Ensure the towing company offers towing services for your kind of vehicle. There is light duty towing for small vehicles and heavy duty towing for large, heavy vehicles. Also, there is flatbed towing for vehicles that cannot be hooked to a tow truck.
• Determine the company's response time. Confirm that they have enough resources to guarantee the quickest response time.
• Assess their equipment and infrastructure. Ensure they are adequate for a prompt response. You may call a company to find all their trucks are engaged, and you will have to wait or look for another towing company.
Stay safe as you wait
Your safety is paramount when waiting for the tow truck. Use your vehicle's hazard lights to make your car visible to other motorists, especially at night. If you have to leave your vehicle, ensure the doors are locked to prevent loss of your valuables and keep the hazard lights on. Always carry warm clothes like scarves and jackets in your car during the cold season in case your vehicle breaks down, and you cannot turn on the AC.
Bad weather makes accidents and vehicle breakdowns inevitable. However, with these few tips, you can be able to prepare your vehicle for the weather and remain safe in case it breaks down.
Share27 June 2016
