| Car accidents are a major cause of death for | | | | clamps and screwdrivers to help you out in |
| both children and adults alike. It becomes | | | | the times of need. It also helps to keep some |
| imperative then, that we take enough | | | | motor oil in the trunk. The cabin's air |
| precautions for our safety. It would be | | | | filter also needs to be replaced frequently. |
| prudent to note that it is not just children | | | | |
| who require protection; grown-ups are just as | | | | When anticipating driving in wet conditions |
| vulnerable when it comes to road accidents. | | | | you have to be very careful about the |
| | | | functioning of the engines - as well as cater |
| One of the ways to keep yourself safe is to | | | | for small infractions like the wipers, |
| regularly maintain the car - this way you | | | | windshield washer fluid and other wet |
| don't encounter any mishaps occurring due to | | | | driving-specific gadgetry associated with the |
| mechanical failure of your own car, at least. | | | | car. |
| This is in addition to the professional | | | | |
| servicing that you should subject your car to | | | | If you intend to go on a road-trip, you have |
| every once in a while. In essence, this is a | | | | to keep in mind some basic requirements to |
| do-it-yourself type of maintenance. | | | | ensure your safety. If you can't find time to |
| | | | get it professionally serviced before the |
| The first step to maintaining your car is to | | | | trip, take time out and begin by checking |
| keep it clean. If your busy schedule doesn't | | | | your tires and brakes, while making sure to |
| permit you to wash it regularly, find a good | | | | also check all the hoses and belts. Try to |
| automatic car wash location. If it is | | | | pack at least a Phillips screwdriver, a |
| possible to throw in a wax agent, make sure | | | | flathead screwdriver, a hammer and a ratchet |
| you do that. | | | | with a set of sockets. If something happens |
| | | | on the road, it is possible to fix most |
| Another thing that you must do is learn how | | | | things if you have the tools. |
| to change your brake pads, and do it | | | | |
| regularly to keep the car running smoothly. | | | | Avoiding a car fire is really important. |
| It's quite commonplace to hear the telltale | | | | While it would be advisable to carry a fire |
| screech of the brakes - you need to take time | | | | extinguisher in the car, it's not very |
| out to change them. A note of caution: always | | | | practical. If installing accessories by |
| allow the car to cool by giving it sometime | | | | yourself (like the stereo), be extra cautious |
| before you attempt to change the brakes. | | | | as they tend to catch fire. |
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| You must have heard of Murphy's Law (anything | | | | In the final analysis, although safety and |
| which has to go wrong will go wrong). In | | | | maintenance perhaps can't be spoken of in the |
| accordance to the law then, your car will | | | | same breath, they are still just as important |
| break down at the most inconvenient of times | | | | - in particular, maintenance for safety. Make |
| and in the most uncomfortable of places. You | | | | sure you keep your car well-maintained and |
| should always carry a few tools such as | | | | ready for immediate use. |