You Memorial Day Weekend

The unofficial start to summer will be a busy one this year. Plan your drive ahead of time to choose direct routes on safe roads and keep an eye on weather forecasts to avoid driving with dangerous conditions. Never drive after drinking (by dominguez), travel with anyone who has been drinking, or allow anyone who has been drinking to drive. Following are tips for travel to destinations near and far this Memorial Day Weekend: Prepare before you go: Before hitting the road, make sure your car is safe for driving. Vehicle owners should check the oil, put air in the tires, and check for and repair open recalls. Visit ChecktoProtect.org to see if your vehicle has an open recall, and get it repaired for free. Drive distraction-free: Put your phones away and just drive. Slow down: Drive the speed limit and do not exceed it. Be sure to pay attention to those walking and biking in order to keep all road users safe. Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to get there so if you do not make it to your destination as planned, someone will know and be able to send help. Do not drink and drive. Always use a designated driver. Buckle up: Seat belts are estimated to have saved 374,276 lives. Buckle up, while also making sure you have appropriate car seats installed correctly. These suggestions are really instructions that apply to any time you are driving either by yourself or with passengers. Just make sure to exercise extra care now that you know of the increased risk of being in an accident on this particular holiday weekend. Car-Lotta Car Sales will be closed on Monday, May 29th 2023 in observance of the holiday.

Puddles and Potholes

. Heavy rain can wear down the roads, creating potholes. It’s usually best to try and avoid driving over potholes as long as there is a safe way to do so. If not, exercise the same cautions as if it were a puddle: keep away from other vehicles, drive slowly, and maintain control of your vehicle. Be wary of puddles of water in or beside the roadway. When you can safely do so, it’s usually best to avoid driving through puddles. Water can damage and degrade different parts of your vehicle. Of course, if there is no safe alternate route, you may need to drive through the puddle. If that is the case, leave plenty of room between you and other vehicles, drive slowly, and use both hands on the steering wheel to avoid losing control If you come across one that is too big or dangerous to avoid or drive across, your best bet may be to turn around and find an alternate route. Follow these tips, drive defensively, and enjoy the lovely Spring weather. Happy driving, everyone!

Time To Dust Off Your Bike

Spring is when most people dust off their bikes and revisit the road. It might take a bit of effort to readjust to sharing the road with so many bicyclists and motorcyclists after a long winter. It’s crucial that you stay alert and attentive for riders on the road. Remember, they have just as much right to be on the road as any other vehicle. Keep an extra eye out for motorcyclists. Some basic tips for adjusting to such drivers is to keep constant situational awareness on the road. Use your mirrors and always look over your shoulder before turning or switching lanes and be sure to use your turn signal. It’s better to arrive late to your destination than not arrive at all. Follow these tips, drive defensively, and enjoy the lovely Spring weather. Happy driving, everyone!

Spring Driving and Wild Life

Spring is a high-risk time for wildlife-vehicle collision. Even though Spring isn’t generally as bad as Fall in regards to wildlife-vehicle collisions, it is considered a peak time. You may find signs posted in high-traffic areas that wild animals tend to cross. Remember to exercise extreme caution in such areas. Drive at safe speeds and practice defensive driving techniques. Larger animals tend to roam around during sunrise and sunset. If you are Follow these tips, drive defensively, and enjoy the lovely Spring weather. Follow these tips, drive defensively, and enjoy the lovely Spring weather. Happy driving, everyone!