inspection. Check all the belts and hoses as well as fluid levels. Do more than a regular oil
change will help to prevent breakdown and costly repair. Have a nice trip!
2. Brakes check-Have your brakes check every 2 oil changes or 10,000km, ask your
technician the brake operation and condition. Don't wait till the last minute and spend
thousands of dollars to get the brakes done, it could be a small brake job if you get it done
on time. Also check the brake lights operation, it is very important to let other
drivers know when you want to stop. Drive safely, life is worth it!
3. Gas mileage-Warm up your car for at least 10 minutes before you go to work in the
morning. On a cold running engine, the air/fuel mixture on the engine is controlled by the
engine computer or a carburetor choke (older vehicles), the engine usually runs more fuel
on a cold start engine. Warm it up, save some gas!
4. Phone call-Never phone while you are driving, a recent report found that using a
cellular phone while you are driving can result of an accident, the risk is same as the
"hands-free" phone. Be safe!
5. Braking downhill-If you are driving down a steep hill, avoid heavy braking, it is a
good idea to shift down one gear instead of depressing the brake, overheated brake
components can cause brake fade which means you are not able to stop. Take it easy!
6. Tire pressure-Check the tire pressure every time you fill up your gas tank, too much
or uneven tire pressure can cause the car to pull one side or loose traction, low tire
pressure can result low fuel mileage. Check it today!
7. Left turn-If you are stopped in traffic waiting for a left turn, make sure you straighten
the steering wheel until the road is clear, if you are waiting with the steering pointing to
your left, someone behind you could hit you and push you into the incoming traffic. Take a
minute, watch out!
8. Think ahead-Things could happen anytime you wouldn't expert, when you are
driving, always watch the traffic ahead, check the mirrors and shoulder check every 3
seconds to avoid accidents. A lot of time you don't see a motorcycle behind you, know what
is behind and in front of you. Be patient!
9. Drunk driving-Never drink and drive, in an average year in B.C., over 100 people are
killed and several thousand are injured in police- reported collisions where alcohol was
involved. Don't take a chance!
10. Braking on wet surface-When you are braking on a wet or snow surface, apply the
brake gently to prevent locking the brakes and skid on the road, some vehicles have ABS
System (Anti-lock brake system) to prevent the wheels from locking up. Get a grip!
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