Are you pleased to know that spring is just around the corner? Though many are looking forward to April showers and May flowers, this change of season also brings a new list of road dangers to be aware of. Though the State of Texas may not have suffered through the brutal winter other territories across the country had to endure, there are still plenty of cautionary measures that should be taken to help ensure safety when traveling during this shift in periods.
Safety First
When traveling, you should always be concerned with your safety and the safety of others. To successfully incorporate this notion into your driving motives, you need to understand how weather conditions or season changes can affect roadways. For assistance, follow these basic tips:
- Check the Lights
Rain often comes with spring, which could cause you trouble seeing the road. Therefore, it’s important to check your lights and make sure they’re all in good working condition. For the highest level of safety, check the following: headlights, taillights, backup lights, turn signals, parking lights, and brake lights.
- Purchase New Blades
Your wiper blades may not have taken a beating this winter, but they should be replaced at least once a year. To better clear water from your windshield during rain or hail storms, it’s important to constantly make sure your wiper blades are in good condition.
- Be Aware of Tire Pressure
In order to be able to drive safely, you’ll need to make sure that all four of your tires have the appropriate amount of air. Also, be cautious of wear and tear on your tires and know when you need to purchase new ones. Did you know that proper tire pressure can help increase your mpg?
- Drive the Speed Limit
It’s important to always drive the speed limit, but even more so in spring. Rain and hail can cause the roadways to become slippery and dangerous. It’s important to slow down (maybe even drive below the speed limit) and give yourself plenty of time to stop and react.
- Keep Your Eyes Open
Now that it’s spring, you don’t know who or what will be out on the road. You need to keep your eyes open at all times and be mindful of other drivers, bikers, and animals. You never know what’s going to be around the corner or dart out into the road, so be ready.
Now that it’s spring, you don’t know who or what will be out on the road. You need to keep your eyes open at all times and be mindful of other drivers, bikers, and animals. You never know what’s going to be around the corner or dart out into the road, so be ready.
Do You Drive Safe?
Of course, there are certain actions and events that are out of your hands. However, if you and your vehicle are prepared for weather conditions, as well as the unexpected, then you only heighten your chances of avoiding an accident. No matter what season it is, the road can be a dangerous place — be ready for it!
