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As a safety-conscious driver, you have taken all the necessary steps to ensuring that your vehicle is safe. That means that your tires are in good condition, your car’s mechanical component are spotless, and you adopt safe driving techniques and habits.
That said, there may be a few things you haven’t thought about. These are little things that, when combined, make you and your vehicle’s occupants that much safer.
Remove flying objects
“People tend to forget just how dangerous flying objects in your car can be. Nothing should be loose in the cockpit because in the event of an accident or a sudden need to stop, they become projectiles”, says a service technician at Mendes Toyota Scion.
Indeed, an object raveling at 60 km/h is 30 times heavier than when it is not moving. That means that a book, or a box, or a briefcase even, can cause serious injuries should you slam on the brakes. Therefore, make sure that everything in your car is tied down, or put it in the trunk.
Get a first-aid kit
A first-aid kit is extremely useful and can save a family road trip in an instant, and yet most people do not have one in their cars. Make sure you first aid kit has everything needed to take care of small injuries, as well as medication to help with car sickness.
You also want to make sure you have everything you need should you get a flat tire, including warning triangles and flairs, as well as extra clothing to keep you warm if necessary.
Make sure you can see
It’s also very important to make sure your headlights are clean and free of scratches, and that your wiper blades are in good condition. You want to ensure that your wipers are built for the season as well, and that you have an extra container of windshield washer fluid in the trunk should you need it. You probably will in winter.
