Summer driving tips

在炎热的夏季，车辆是很重要的 properly maintained 并配备了路边应急物资，以帮助保护家庭安全. 在记录所有里程之前，我们有一些建议可以帮助您在夏季驾驶.

Road trip check up

在长途旅行之前，记得给你的车辆做一次检查，并考虑一些 fixes you might be able to do yourself:

• 检查液面:刹车、自动变速器、动力转向、挡风玻璃清洗剂和冷却液. 检查每个储液器是否满，是否有任何流体泄漏的迹象, take your vehicle in to be serviced.
• Inspect the radiator, pressure cap, 检查皮带和软管是否完好，没有水泡的迹象, cracks or cuts in the rubber.
• Examine the tires. 有足够的胎面是很重要的. 如果轮胎有低胎面，裂缝或鼓胀，在旅行前考虑更换.
• Check the air pressure in all tires, including the spare.
• 测试雨刷片，看它们是否运转正常.
• Check the battery, including the age, which is typically three to five years, and inspect battery cables.
• Inspect brake pads and linings for wear.
• 根据制造商的保养间隔说明书更换机油和滤清器.
• 检查车头灯、刹车灯、转向灯、紧急闪光灯和车内灯.
• 如果有一段时间没有使用，请更换钥匙扣电池.
• 看看所有的地垫是否安装妥当. 你不会想让司机的脚垫碰到 accelerator or break.

Driving safety tips

• Avoid distracted driving.
• Be alert and avoid drowsy driving.
• Watch your gas tank to keep it as full as possible; you never know when you may be stuck in traffic.
• Drive the speed limit.
• Use sunglasses to avoid eye fatigue.
• 打开你的前灯，让其他司机更清楚地看到你.

Traveling with kids

• Use proper safety restraints for all occupants.
• 把长途驾驶作为安全驾驶的教育时刻.
• 在冰箱里放些健康的零食，比如水、水果、坚果和格兰诺拉麦片.
• 每隔几个小时停下来让孩子们活动活动腿.
• 成年人也应该抽出时间从车里出来伸展一下身体. If you are tired or sleepy, 不要犹豫，把车停到一个安全的地方，休息一下，直到你觉得可以继续开车.
• If the kids bring their electronic devices, 以一种不会分散司机注意力的方式设置它们.
• Do not leave children unattended in the car. A child's body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult’s.

Pack an emergency kit

Move the beach gear over for the roadside emergency kit. 即使你已经为夏季旅行准备好了你的车, 在你的后备箱里放一个“以防万一”的工具箱没什么坏处. Your emergency kit should include:

• 跨接电缆，以防你或其他人需要 jump start
• Flashlight
• Emergency flat tire repair and/or spare tire
• Gloves, blankets and towels
• 危险三角形，道路照明弹，色彩鲜艳的求救标志或“帮助”或“报警”旗
• Screwdrivers and wrenches
• First aid kit
• Cell phone charger and charging cable
• 为汽车散热器和你的家人提供水
• High-calorie, non-perishable food

Check and stock trunk supplies twice a year. 不要离开公路旅行时，你的车辆的“检查引擎灯”或“故障指示灯”亮着. When preparing for your trip, check to see if your vehicle has any current recalls and get them fixed before traveling. 如果你采取了这些预防措施，今年夏天你和你的车在路上可能会更快乐. And don't forget to have fun!

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