Summer Driving Tips

Driving in the hot summer months presents a unique set of challenges and potential problems. Follow our guide, detailing a number of andy summer driving tips that will help you to prepare for summer driving and avoid encountering any pitfalls.

Prepare your vehicle

• Check oil, coolant and screen-wash levels.
• Ensure tyres are fully inflated to cope with increased loads of passengers or luggage. Under-inflated tyres wear faster, are more susceptible to damage and can interfere with the handling of your car.

Take care on the road

• If your car starts to overheat, stop as soon as possible and allow it to cool down.
• Drive with the windows up to avoid suffering with hay fever. If you are driving at 70mph and sneeze you can lose vision for up to 100 metres.
• Keep a pair of sunglasses in the glove compartment as an extra precaution against hay fever and to avoid losing visibility in bright sunlight.
• You can suffer fatigue faster in hot weather so make sure you take a break of at least 15 minutes every two-and-a-half hours. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid heat stroke.
• If you are travelling in a convertible car on a sunny day, wear sun protection such as sun cream and a wide-brimmed hat.

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