Road trips are one of the most popular vacation choices in the United States, particularly during the summer months. American families love to load up the vehicles and head out on the open road to any one of the country’s myriad tourist destinations and to enjoy the scenery along the way. But road trips can often be marred by accidents and other mishaps that are caused by everything from poor driving conditions to traffic congestion to a simple lack of route planning.
The following are some tips for keeping you and your family safe on your next road trip.
- Ensure proper vehicle maintenance before leaving – Having a properly maintained vehicle can be the difference between an enjoyable and relaxing road trip and one that ends in disaster. Make sure to check fluid levels, headlight, taillight, and turn signal functionality, wiper blade quality, and tire pressure before hitting the road.
- Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle – Some of the items that experts recommend having in an emergency kit in your vehicle include a first aid kit, flares, a flashlight, jumper cables, tire replacement tools, and some nonperishable food items.
- Be alert for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcycles – On long road trips, it can be easy to develop “tunnel vision” in which a driver’s loses awareness of his or her periphery. Pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists are far more vulnerable than those in cars and drivers need to maintain awareness of them.
If you have been the victim of a negligent accident, contact our law offices immediately at (864) 280-7660 today or contact us online. We will be able to review your case and inspect the tire to see if it has been subject to a recall Especially in the case that said accident resulted in serious injury or death, you may be entitled to monetary compensation.
