Fall is a great time of year to do some scenic driving. The summer heat subsides and people want to get into their vehicles and get a true glimpse of nature. However, a lot of driving in the summer tends to leave your car ready for some serious TLC.
Before fall arrives there are a few basic safety checks and preparedness tips that can help you drive more safely, and more confidently knowing how to avoid all the nasty surprises that fall weather can throw at drivers.
Don’t Make Tracks – Be sure that your braking system is in full working order, and your tires still have some tread on them that is not worn down. Brakes always have a harder time stopping when there are layers of substance between the tires and the road. This means that when the beautiful fall leaves hit the ground, they can cause serious troubles for you if you need to stop suddenly.
Your tires should still have a clear amount of treading on them to allow for protection against the inclement weather. Even if your brakes are tip-top, if your wheels are run down and can’t grab onto the road, you will still have a hard time stopping.
Get Rain Ready – Fall is a time for great showers, but those rains can bring poor visibility and dangerous driving conditions. Make sure both of your lights are in good working order. The time of year suggest its best to get your brights and fog lights ready to guide you when visibility is terrible.
If you’re worried about the paint or what water might do to your car’s body, then it’s a good time for a wax or a coat of a professional finish to make sure water beads off of your vehicle and makes as little a mark as possible
While you’ll need your heat more in the winter, now’s still the time to make sure you can get heat in your car, because if it’s broken the time to fix it is now. You don’t want to find out you can’t get heat sent out through your car’s vents in the dead of winter, so check it out now and make sure you’re ready.
The weather and scenery are lovely, just make sure your car’s safety and security features are all working to keep you safe as you enjoy another lovely Midwest autumn from the safety and comfort of your car.
