Road trips are some of the best possible ways to spend the warm months of Spring and Summer. However, like all driving / road traveling activities, road trips require a bit of advance safety planning in order to be executed safely. In this blog entry, the towing experts here at Chicago Towing will detail some basic safety tips for road trips.

Safety when Driving Tips

Make a detailed plan of who’s going to drive every day, and for how many hours. This is to prevent the risks associated with tired driving. One should never drive when tired. Make sure to make advanced plans of where you will stay overnight and even eat during your road trip. Stay aware of the weather conditions in advance- and if it’s going to be bright and sunny, remember to bring sunglasses to avoid sun glare and the associated driving risks!

Pre Driving Prep List

Make sure that a professional mechanic inspects your vehicle before embarking on your road trip. You want to ensure that your vehicle’s tires, belts, battery, air conditioner,  windshield wipers – and most importantly, your brakes and engine – are all properly working. Make sure to also have a spare tire in your trunk in the event of potential issues – and make sure to have a tire jack in your trunk as well. Make sure to know where gas stations are positioned across your route – and if you have room, consider bringing a reasonable amount of spare fuel along for you in the event of any emergencies.