A must check for women before getting behind the wheel
The more you empower yourself with basic maintenance tips, the less chances of you being the damsel in distress.
According to recent research, there has been an increase in the number of women drivers.
Sometimes women tend to not be aware of the mechanical part of their cars and only notice it when a problem occurs. Here are a few tips on what women should check before driving their cars.
-A well-maintained car is less likely to break down.
– Keep your car in good mechanical condition and have it serviced regularly by a reputable garage.
– Have a safety check done before each long trip.
– Learn how to change a tyre, jump-start the battery, or change a wiper blade. The more you empower yourself with basic maintenance tips, the less chances of you being the damsel in distress.
– Never run out of fuel. Get into the habit of filling when the tank’s half empty rather than waiting for the warning light.
– Get faults diagnosed and fixed promptly rather than waiting for them to get worse or hoping they’ll go away.
– The vehicle handbook will provide important information on what type of oil, antifreeze etc to use if you have to top up.
– Check tyre condition and pressure regularly. Get damaged or excessively worn tyres renewed, and don’t forget to check the spare.
– Plan your route if the journey is unfamiliar, and keep to well-lit main roads.
– Don’t drive after dark in areas you don’t know, if you can avoid it. It is easy to get lost, and become a target for criminal activity.
– Drive with a decent GPS for enhanced safety, and tell someone your route, and what time you expect to arrive.
– Always be ready in the event of a delay on the road. Ensure your cellphone is fully charged, and invest in a car charger should you not already have one.
– Add emergency numbers to your phone, for example, the numbers of a motoring assistance company, car insurance company etc.
Source: https://www.arrivealive.co.za
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