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Tips For Driving Safely During Summer

ByMatsumoto Naoki-December 23, 2020

During summer, scorching heat makes many things difficult. With an increased stress level, driving also becomes something so hard to carry on for long hours. So, driving safely is quite important to avoid untoward situation or breakdown. The following summer driving tips will make the job a lot easier for you.

 

Lost or wet key fobs

Losing your keys in the sand or dropping them in water is quite common during summer.

As a precaution, keep your car keys in somewhere safe. Also, go over the manual to know about the alternatives to unlock the doors, in case your remote malfunctions.

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Punctures

Worn out tires are at high risk of getting punctured during rising temperatures. So, inspect your tires before the summer season commence to make sure they are not damaged or defected. Also, set the pressure of the tires according to the weight to be carried.

While checking tires, if you see any sign of tread grooves or cracking, consider replacing them instantly to avoid blowouts while driving.

 

Overheating

Your car can overheat during summer and as a result, the cooling system might not work properly. In order to avoid overheating, check the cooling system and coolant on a regular basis.

 

Glare

Keep your windscreen neat and clean to avoid accidents caused by sun dazzles. If your windscreen is damaged or worn, replace it without wasting any time. You can also keep an extra pair of sunglasses to use when driving.

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Driving tired

During summer we easily get fatigued. But when driving, if you get tired, it makes you inattentive. As a result accidents may happen at any time. So, it’s not the best idea to drive when tired. Try taking naps for about 15 minutes after a certain period to stay refresh. As well as that, take drinks that are rich in caffeine, like: tea or coffee. You can take a break for a short nap after every couple of hours.

 

Hay fever

If you are suffering from hay fever, you should let someone else drive the car. Avoid driving when you are on meds that have potential side-effects like drowsiness. Keep your car clean and dust free.

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Loose chippings

Loose chippings and tar may cause cracked windscreens and headlamps. You need to pay special attention to this since road repairing works are common during summer. To avoid damaging the paintwork on your car, maintain the directed speed limit.

 

Fire

You can’t just throw away the burning buds out of the window; this is a risky business, especially when the weather is hot. That thrown out cigarette can cause dry grasses or other flammables to light-up. Remember, caring about others when behind steering wheel is also a part of driving safely.

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Matsumoto Naoki is senior car blogger at Car From Japan. Having background in mechanical engineering, he has a unique perspective on a lot of new car innovations. Prior to Car From Japan, Matsumoto was Mechanical Design Engineer at Yajima Plant, Subaru Corporation. His articles provide detailed DIY instructions and how-tos to help you get your new car on the road. If you want to save money and feel more confident when working on your cars, you should not ignore Matsumoto’s sharing posts. He presents driving tips and tricks for everyone through easy-following steps and mechanically but friendly writing.

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Ariel Porter22:08 March 06, 2019
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Summer is a great time to plot a long-distance excursion. However, the high heat of dog days can damage the components of your road companion and make your intermediary unsafe for a ride. Thus, prior to hitting the long stretch of unfenced road, you should give your convertible a thorough once over. You need to check the tires and wheels, test the brakes, check the coolant level and air conditioning system, and change the oil, before gathering the momentum. Keeping an emergency kit in the vehicle’s trunk is a must. Because it is a backup that will help you to handle minor discomforts on the road.

Amy Zahirski14:31 September 27, 2018
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Summer time is time for travel. People generally organize road trips during summer. But before leaving for a road trip we have to make our car fit for summer driving. There are chances of blow out of tires during hot weather. So we must check the condition of tires and make them properly inflated. To avoid overheating, we should check the cooling system and coolant needs to be regularly topped off. We should keep the windscreen neat and clean to avoid accidents due to sun dazzles. We must use sunglasses & overhead sun visors while driving.

Ahmad Keller21:23 September 22, 2018
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The temperature is extremely high during the canicular days. The warmer climate of summer puts various provocations for the speed machine and also for the operative. However, summer is the most popular spell for making excursions. I think there is no issue in making a voyage in summer, but the combination of heats, long-distance treks and heavy loads can place enormous demands on your road companion. So, before the motorist pulls out of the driveway, I would like to humbly suggest that he has to make sure that his adorable speedster is prepared for a long, hot trip.

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