Summer Vehicle Safety Check List!

Summer vehicle safety check list!

In this doom of summer people are usually spending their lot of time on roads trip and vacation travel. The summer’s heat, dust and stop and go traffic, and long distance vehicle ride can take their toll on your vehicle.

Due to mechanical frailer if we are at ‘middle of nowhere ‘and if we have to stay endlessly wait in time for the response team(999,ERT OR WHATEVER)will be a big reason to put our self in Danger. As usually we know at many countries The 999 Response team has been well develop and they can come quick to the on the spot but some time they will be not. Hence…

1. May due to poor communication

2. Poor attempt of emergency call,

3. Miscarry,

4. Mistake

5. Emergency equipment frailer

6. Cannot reach the Location

7.etc….

So let see how to minimise the danger that we going to face

If in case middle of nowhere if our vehicle caught up with mechanical breakdown it can be a reason for lead you self and other passenger’s are for face to be serious and dangers situation .also anyone know that it wouldn’t be a fun for any one’s life. But if you are follow a summer vehicle safety check list before you are attempting to drive long or short summer drive any one can sure that we can lessen the odds of a mechanical failure as well as risk we going to face in this summer. Let’s look at the check list

·         Remember to keep the motor running smoothly by changing the oil and oil filters specified  as you vehicle manual indicate

·         Have a cooling system check by qualified technician 

·         Batteries can fail t any time  check the battery and make sure that it is charged and clean and tighten corroded connection 

·         Inspect the vehicle brakes and repaired immediately make sure brake fluid level top up as necessary

·         Inspect your tires and watch for bald spots and worn treads. Keep good quality tire pressure also double check the tire pressure of spare tire

·         Replace worn blades  Monitor the windshield  washer fluid level ,

·         Make sure belt and hoses are tight but not cracked, glazed, or frayed inspect hoses for leak, bulges, and crack

·         Inspect all lights and bulbs replace burned out bulbs. Clean dirt and insect from lenses

·         Keep an emergency repair kit in your vehicle to fixed up number of break down (a good kit can include flashlight with a fresh batteries, flares, warning  triangles, road map, emergency contact numbers a basic auto tool set, Mobile or satellite telephone, clean rags, working jack, lug wrench, portable tire pump, jumper cables. )

And finally don’t forget to include a first-aid kit and some non-perishable snack items and bottled water in case you use to do become a stranded. Taking good care of your vehicle mean that enjoys your voyage in this summer.

‘Let’s our self stay in safe by been more vigilance’

Article By

O.W Palitha Ariyarathna

        Rescuer and deep sea Diver