Labor Day Safety
Labor Day is just around the corner, and as the unofficial end of summer, you may be planning your last vacation of the season. However, so are thousands of other people, which means that the road can be a dangerous place. Keep these Labor Day travel tips in mind to ensure that you can fully and safely enjoy the holiday weekend.
- Get your car ready – the last place you want to spend your holiday weekend is on the side of the road. Take your car into your mechanic and get a checkup to make sure that everything is running as it should. Also take a look at the tire pressure to ensure that all four tires are properly inflated. Your car should also be equipped with an emergency kit that will keep you safe in case you break down. The kit should include non-perishable food and water, as well as a tool kit and a first aid kit.
- Stay safe – the two main causes for accidents while on the road are losing concentration and not paying attention to large trucks. If you do not think that you can concentrate while on the road, no matter what the reason, pull over. With all the fun that you had during Labor Day, it can be easy to want to speed past big trucks to get home faster. However, it can also be very dangerous. Make sure that you always use extra caution when driving around big trucks.
- Avoid the madness – if possible try to avoid the busiest times on the road during the weekend, which includes Friday afternoon and Sunday. Taking an extra day off of work can help you avoid the traffic jams while also extending your relaxation.
For all of your auto insurance needs to make sure that you have the protection that you deserve on the roads this Labor Day, contact ISU Wissink Insurance in Culver City, California.