Monday, April 13, 2009

Best Driving Tips for Better Trips

Driving somewhere? Run through these...

1. Papers
  • Avoid police hassles - carry in the car, attested photocopies of your Registration Certificate, Insurance & Pollution papers. Carry originals in luggage/ on person.
  • Don't trust local mechanics - carry a Contact list of Service stations for your car.
2. Tyre Health
  • Check Tyre pressure for sure before your head out on cold tyres - tyre pressure affects braking, ride-comfort & even mileage.
  • Heading to the hills? Reduce pressure by 2 points before you climb. Firstly you will get better control as the footprint will increase + as you climb remember the outside pressure will reduce, so your tyres will bloat as it is.
3. Under the bonnet
  • Check all lights especially the brake lights are functioning properly. Carry a spare head-lamp.
  • Check water in the battery and fill to proper levels.
  • Ensure that Wind-shield washer fluid, engine oil, brake oil and radiator coolant levels are all optimal.
  • It's always good to carry a Jump-start cable and a Tow rope in the car, if not for yourself, then to help someone who's stranded.
4. Practicals
  • Carry chewing gum - research proves that it is the most effective way of staying awake and alert as you drive.
  • Drinking water is an essential - 2 bottles in the car & a container in the dickey
  • Carry simple fruits, not only are they healthy, the sugar keeps everyone perked up. We're sure you'll stop on the way for meals!
  • For the hills if anyone is Mountain sick nothing works better than chewing on raw Ginger and smelling lemon.
  • Indian roads - best time to head out is early morning at 5 am. Less traffic, good driving and a wonderful way to start the day.


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