Miller Auto Care cherishes our clientele and we want you to be as safe as possible when you’re out on the road. These ideas can help you to be a safer driver.
Practice Defensive Driving Techniques
Defensive driving is more than something that you learned about in driver’s ed. Those techniques, like staying aware of what’s going on and never assuming that you know what other drivers are going to do, all help you to avoid incidents on the road that could lead to an accident. Brushing up on defensive driving techniques and even taking a defensive driving course might even save you money on car insurance rates.
Keep up with Recommended Maintenance
Recommended maintenance is all about keeping your car running as well as possible. Part of that involves road safety, because a significant number of wrecks are caused by mechanical failure. Tire blowouts, brake failures, and more can all lead to a wreck. If you’re getting your car properly maintained, you’re far less likely to run into issues.
Check Your Lights and Signals Periodically
Your ability to signal your intentions to other drivers and to be seen by other drivers is so important. That means that your lights and all signals on your car need to be in good working order. If you can remember to check out your signals and lights a couple of times a year at least, that can help you to stay on top of whether you need to replace any bulbs or repair anything else related to these items.
Avoid Distractions as Much as Possible
Distractions are a surefire way to end up in an accident. When you’re driving, that should really be all you’re concentrating on. Checking text messages, fiddling with the radio, or doing anything that takes your brain or eyes off the road is really bad news. If something is going on that you absolutely can’t handle at any other time, pull over and don’t drive again until you’ve got those issues resolved.
Need help managing any service or repair issues? Give us a call today at Miller Auto Care in Medford, OR. We’ll be happy to set up an appointment to diagnose any issues you’re having. You’ll know exactly what’s wrong and what your car needs in order to get back on the road again. And if you’ve been unable to avoid a wreck, we can help you with those repairs, too.