The summer’s here and it’s hot for once! Just as in the winter there are a few things you can do to help stay safe on the roads:
- Stay cool – open your windows, or preferably use your air conditioning. Being hot and sticky will lead to drowsiness and a lack of concentration
- Take regular breaks – when you start to feel tired make sure you stop and have a break. Don’t drive if you’re feeling too tired to fully concentrate.
- Keep hydrated – drink lots of water to keep your body hydrated
- Screen wash – don’t forget to have plenty of screen wash. Flies hitting your windscreen soon affect visibility. Keep the windscreen clean.
- Check your fluids and tyres – ensure that you have the correct coolant and oil levels. An engine is more likely to overheat in hot weather, especially if you get caught in a traffic jam. Tyres can also get very hot on a long journey; the hotter the tyre, the higher the tyre pressure. Regularly check the condition of your tyres.
- Animals – never leave a dog or other animal in a hot car. The temperature inside a parked car can soar very quickly, potentially resulting in the death of your pet and possibly even criminal charges for animal cruelty.
