Authored By: Krista Kemmerly

Summer is almost here and that means time for vacations! Many vacations entail road trips, so it is important to make sure your vehicle is ready to hit the road.

Bryan Pope with The Legal Examiner has put a few guidelines together for you to stay safe while traveling.

• Check Your Tires - Warm weather can influence your tires so it is important to have a professional look at the inflation of your tires and the tread thickness of your tires.

• Perform Scheduled Maintenance – To ensure that everything in your vehicle is working correctly routine maintenance is important. That way you don’t run into any hazards on the road such as your oil running low or windshield wipers not working properly.

• Pack an Emergency Kit – You never know what you may run into during a road trip. It is always important to pack the essentials in an emergency kit such as a first aid kit, a flash light, jumper cables, ETC.

These guidelines are important so be sure to go down the list and check them off before hitting the road this summer! Completing these tasks can help maintain a safe road for you and the other drivers on the road.

For a more detailed description on why these tips can be helpful read Pope’s full article here.

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