Have A Safe Drive Home This Christmas…

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Have A Safe Drive Home This Christmas
As the great singer-songwriter, Chris Rea said in
his classic hit, millions of people this year
will be driving home for Christmas. Many
motorists can travel in excess of 7 hours when
making that epic drive home. If you are preparing
on a road trip across the country to celebrate
the festive season with friends and loved ones
you obviously must be certain your vehicle is
ready and up to the job. There are various checks
you can make to reduce the chances of your car
breaking down, ensuring you have a safe trip.
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It is recommended you carry out your car checks
seven days before departure. You should give your
radiator a once over Most new radiators are
fitted with overflow bottles with minimum and
maximum water levels, while, in older models, you
can still fill it through the radiator cap.
Drivers should top it up with half water and half
antifreeze to stop your radiator from
freezing. Motorists must monitor the condition
of their tyres before heading off on a trip.
Legally, the minimum tread depth is 1.6mm across
the central three-quarters of the tyre all the
way round. If your tyre is less than the minimum
required, then it could result in a fine and
points on your license. If your tyres show the
signs of becoming bald, they can become
dangerous, unsafe and against the law.
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So, you should watch your tyre pressure. If they
are incorrect, it could increase the wear and
tear and use up more fuel. It may seem
fundamental, but drivers should make sure they
have a working spare tyre, which is not flat or
damaged. Make sure theres no problem with their
lights by examining them individually, from the
fog lights, the full beams, the brake lights, and
the indicators. You must also inspect the oil, as
the engine may overheat and self-destruct
especially when sitting in queues of traffic for
hours. You should examine the engine with a
dipstick while it is cold and level. Be careful
not to refill and allow the oil enough time to
run down to the sump before you check the level
again.
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Of course, for many, the most important things to
check prior to leaving on a car journey in winter
is the weather report and the conditions. It may
seem obvious, but when driving home for
Christmas, you should make sure if it is going to
snow or if the roads are going to be icy. You
dont want to get snowed in or stuck, and you
should watch out for drops in temperature. The
last thing you want is for your car to freeze and
break down on the side of a wintery
road. However, if you have taken the necessary
steps prior to setting off, you could avoid any
such holiday hassle and have a safe and happy
Christmas at home with the loved ones. Ho Ho Ho.
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