What’s more important on the road than defensive driving? To us, nothing is more important because being aware and taking preventative measures helps to ensure you and those around you are safe. That’s why we, at Toyota of North Charlotte, are giving you some of our best maintenance and safety tips!
Preventative Maintenance Tips for Defensive Driving:
- Get your tires inspected
Ensuring that your tires are filled with an adequate air supply, rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles, and that the treads aren’t too worn out will help to keep you safe while driving in the rain or when needing to stop on a dime.
- Get your brakes checked
Making sure your brakes are in proper working order will help to keep you safe when reacting to your surroundings. Stop by our Toyota of N Charlotte auto service center and we’d be more than happy to check your brakes out for you today!
- Get your light bulbs changed
Making sure your headlights, taillights, and turn signals all have working bulbs allows other drivers to see you and anticipate your next moves. This is a key component to defensive driving because it allows not only you, but other drivers to remain vigilant on the road.
- Get your windshield wipers replaced
Replacing both your front and back windshield wipers will help to avoid obstructions to your view and will allow you to better see your surroundings. If you need help installing new wipers, our Charlotte auto service center will gladly change them out for you!
- Get your fluid levels checked
Topping off your car’s fluids and making sure your oil changes are done every 3,000 to 5,000 miles for conventional oil and every 5,000 to 10,000 miles for synthetic oil will help to keep your car in optimal order for defensive driving.
Additional Safety Advice from Toyota of North Charlotte:
- Implement proper merging techniques━use the ‘zippering’ method, allowing one car to go at a time to ensure an easy (and safe) flow in traffic
- Always slow to stop at any traffic light, stop sign, or turning opportunity
- Follow at a safe distance━employ the 3-second rule to allow adequate time to react in dangerous situations
- Stay alert at all times━practice awareness by looking ahead on the road to anticipate any oncoming problems
- Don’t assume the intentions of other drivers
- Only use your hazard lights in case of emergency━refrain from doing so because it’s raining
- Avoid distractions like texting or eating━keep your eyes on the road
- Yield to pedestrians and understand right-of-way law
- Adjust your rear view and side mirrors to enhance the scope of your surroundings
- And last, but most definitely not least...always wear your seatbelt!
We want to help you and your family stay safe on the roads, so come on by Toyota of North Charlotte at 13429 Statesville Rd just off of I-77 at exit 23 in Huntersville or give our car care center a call at (704) 659-2025 to schedule an appointment. Our Toyota service center will happily do a full safety inspection and can provide you with more tips and tricks to improve your defensive driving techniques today!
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