Newsletter - December 2016

Drive to arrive

It is important that you take some extra safety precautions to avoid accidents so as not to spoil your Christmas. We include a link to some useful tips that we hope will help you to take some of the stress out of Christmas driving and shopping.

• Christmas is a time when people take more car journeys than at other times of the year. Before setting out on any journey give your car a Christmas check up. Check tyres for wear and tear and air pressure, check your oil and water levels and that the battery is fully charged and leads clean, also check that your windscreen wipers are not worn and the handbrake and brakes are operating properly. The last thing you want to be is stranded over the Christmas period.

• Try and plan ahead to allow plenty of time to get in and out of major towns and cities. Listen to the traffic reports on the radio for your local area. Leave as early as you can in the morning, it’s always best to try to beat the crowds.

• Try and park your car in a secure car park or in an area that is well lit up and your car is locked.

• Never leave Christmas purchases visible in the car and do not cover them with a blanket or coat. If you have to leave anything in your car use the boot and if your car is fitted with an alarm make sure it is switched on when you park and leave your car.

• Do not leave your car keys lying around, on the table or in your jacket or coat if you hang it up.

• Remember it is the law that all passengers are wearing their seat belts including any passengers in the rear seat.

• Never leave your engine running or keys in the ignition when your car is unattended even if you expect to be only a few seconds.

• Most important of all, never drink & drive, drive within the speed limit at a speed suitable to the road conditions and always wear a seatbelt.