Recommendations to travel safely during your vacations

When you go on a trip, you can enjoy new experiences during your holidays, and it will be much better if you go in your car. However, it is essential to consider specific safety and prevention actions so that everything goes as you have planned.

Here we tell you some:

Check your car.

If you are going to take a long trip, make sure your vehicle is in proper condition. For example, check your tires’ condition or verify the brakes and lights of the car.

Also, make sure to fill up the fuel tank, study the itinerary and check the route to get to your destination. Google Maps and Waze are excellent options.

Take an emergency kit for your car with you.

A good emergency kit should contain:

• First aid kit and a flashlight,
• Hydraulic jack,
• Warning triangle,
• Replacement tire,
• Wheel wrench,
• Basic tools, and
• Fire extinguisher

Drive-in optimal conditions.

It is essential to be well-rested before starting the trip. Remember that the driver’s lack of rest causes most traffic accidents.

Also, make eating well and hydrating before and during the trip a priority. If necessary, alternate driving with one of your companions during the tour.

Something fundamental, do not drive in any way if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Avoid traveling at rush hour.

To avoid long lines at the main routes’ exits and entrances, we recommend leaving when most people are still working or sleeping, especially on holidays or important dates.

Another good option is to adapt your vacation days to avoid going out on the days when most of them go out.

Find out about road plans.

Sometimes you will find works in progress, closures, or detours in some areas of the country; these impact the flow of vehicular traffic; therefore, first find out about these modifications, this will help you better plan the route of your trip.

Buy car insurance.

One way to prevent anything is by purchasing car insurance, which gives you greater peace of mind and security.

If you want to buy car insurance with us, do not hesitate to call us at (747) 301-1334 (Only English) and (626) 534-4476 (Only Spanish) or write to us at the contact of the website, who will gladly we will attend.

Enjoy your vacation, calm and safe!