Road Trip: GEICO Says Make It Memorable and Make It Safe
July 21 2019 - 09:00AM
Business Wire
Millions of Americans will be putting millions of miles on their
vehicles this summer as they head out for the annual adventure: the
great American road trip. A lot of fond memories will be made as
travelers visit national parks and seashores, adventure parks and
family reunion sites.
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GEICO infographic with safe driving tips
for road trips (Graphic: GEICO)
Before everyone hits the open road, GEICO encourages drivers to
use this checklist to help stay safe during their travels:
- Check your tires: Make sure your tires are inflated to
the correct pressure. Recommended tire pressures are listed on the
sidewall of the tire as well as the driver doorjamb of the vehicle.
Also, inspect the tread on your tires to make sure it isn’t worn.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests
flipping a penny over and placing it in the tread as a test. If
you’re able to see the top of Abraham Lincoln’s head on the penny,
then your tire is getting bald and should be replaced.
- Inspect windshield wipers and washer fluid: After you
confirm your washer fluid tank is full, spray your windshield and
make sure the wipers clear properly. Wiper blades that are cracked
or dried out will smear water rather than clear it.
- Look for open vehicle recalls: A recall could
potentially pop up for any vehicle make or model. To find out if
your car is affected, visit NHTSA’s site
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow the instructions on how to
locate and enter your vehicle’s identification number.
- Wash your car: Sensors for safety equipment such
as automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and backup
cameras function best when they’re clear from grime that may build
up.
- Assign seats for passengers: This practice can help
minimize distractions for the driver. Also, consider giving your
passengers different responsibilities while you’re traveling so you
can focus on driving.
- Set GPS destinations and playlists beforehand:
Navigation apps can help a great deal with finding a destination;
however, trying to set them while driving causes a major
distraction. Take care of all your smartphone needs, such as
destinations and music playlists, before you shift out of
park.
For more safe driving tips, visit GEICO's Safe Driving Resources
page.
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company), the
second-largest auto insurer in the U.S., was founded in 1936 and
insures more than 28 million vehicles. For more than 80 years, the
company has worked to make people’s lives better by protecting
policyholders against unexpected events. As GEICO has grown, it has
delivered money-saving coverage and outstanding customer service to
policyholders through its investment in human resources and
technology. GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of
companies.
Visit www.geico.com for a quote or to learn more.
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