夏季驾驶小贴士

During the hot summer months, it is important that 车辆s are 适当的维护 and equipped with roadside emergency supplies to help keep families safe. Before logging all those miles, we have some tips to help with summer driving.

自驾游检查

Before a long trip, remember to give your 车辆 a check-up and consider some 你也许可以自己修复:

• Check fluid levels: brake, automatic transmission, power steering, windshield washer and coolant. See that each reservoir is full and if t在这里 is any sign of fluid leakage, 把你的车送去维修.
• 检查散热器, 压帽, belts and hoses to verify they are in good shape with no signs of blisters, 橡胶上的裂缝或切口.
• 检查轮胎. It’s important they have plenty of tread remaining. If the tires have low tread, cracks or bulging, consider a replacement before traveling.
• 检查气压 所有轮胎，包括备胎.
• Test the wiper blades to see they are functioning properly.
• 检查电池, 包括年龄, 通常是三到五年, 检查电池电缆.
• 检查刹车片和衬里是否磨损.
• Change the oil and filter according to manufacturer's service interval specifications.
• Test the headlights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers and interior lights.
• Change key fob batteries if it’s been a while.
• Look at all the floor mats to see if they are installed properly. 你不会想让司机的脚垫碰到 加速器 or 打破.

驾驶安全提示

• 避免 分心驾驶.
• 保持警惕，避免 疲劳驾驶.
• Watch your gas tank to keep it as full as possible; you never know when you may be stuck in traffic.
• 超速行驶.
• 使用太阳镜避免眼睛疲劳.
• Turn on your headlamps to be more visible to other drivers.

和孩子一起旅行

• 使用 为所有乘员提供适当的安全约束.
• 使用 the long drive as teaching moments about safe driving.
• Pack a cooler with healthy snacks like water, fruit, nuts and granola.
• Stop every few hours to let the kids stretch their legs.
• Adults should take the time to exit the 车辆 and stretch, too. 如果你累了或困了, don't hesitate to pull over to a safe location and rest until you feel able to continue the drive.
• 如果孩子们带着电子设备, set them up in a way that they are not distracting to the driver.
• 不要把孩子留在无人看管的车里. 孩子的体温会升高 快三到五倍 比成年人的.

准备一个急救箱

把沙滩装备挪过来 路边急救箱. Even if you've prepared your 车辆 for summer travel, it doesn’t hurt to have a "just in case" kit in your trunk. 你的 应急装备 应包括:

• Jumper cables in case you or someone else needs a 启动
• 手电筒
• Emergency flat tire repair and/or spare tire
• 手套、毯子和毛巾
• Hazard triangle, road flares, brightly colored distress sign or "帮助" or "Call Police" flag
• 螺丝刀和扳手
• 急救箱
• 手机充电器及充电线
• Water for both the car radiator and your family
• 高热量、不易腐烂的食物

每年两次检查和储存后备物资. Do not leave on a road trip with your 车辆's "check engine light" or "malfunction indicator light" lit up. 当你准备旅行时，检查一下 看看你的车是否有过召回记录 在旅行前把它们修好. If you take these precautions, you and your 车辆 might be happier on the roads this summer. 别忘了玩得开心!

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