{"id":376,"date":"2022-06-29T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safechoicemn.com\/blog\/?p=376"},"modified":"2022-06-20T13:02:26","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T19:02:26","slug":"staying-safe-during-the-summer-driving-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safechoicemn.com\/blog\/staying-safe-during-the-summer-driving-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying Safe During The Summer Driving Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is synonymous with road trips, vacations, and outdoor activities. But while the sun and heat provide some welcome break from the season&#8217;s colder weather, summer also brings with it road hazards such as heat stroke, fatigue, and poor driving conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Safechoice Insurance Agency of Rochester, MN is here to prepare you for the summer driving season. Read on to learn more!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What To Do Before You Leave<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get a maintenance check done on your vehicle.<\/strong> Even basic servicing can help prevent breakdowns and keep you and your family safe on the road.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan your route.<\/strong> Map out your route before you leave. Know where you are going and what road conditions you&#8217;re likely to encounter. Also, be aware of the weather conditions that could affect your route.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stock up on emergency supplies. <\/strong>Keep a roadside emergency kit in your vehicle at all times. Your kit should include water, nonperishable food, a first aid kit, a flashlight and extra batteries, a blanket, a cell phone and charger, tire-changing tools, and jumper cables. Be sure to bring the necessary medications and medical equipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make sure your insurance is up-to-date.<\/strong> Check with your insurance agent to ensure your policy covers common summer road hazards. You may also want to consider buying a roadside assistance plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What To Do On The Road<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid distractions.<\/strong> Risky driving behaviors such as texting and talking on the phone while driving may be tempting, but they can be deadly. If you must use your phone, use a hands-free device or pull over to make the call.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay alert. <\/strong>Plan to take breaks every two hours or so. Get out of the car, stretch your legs, drink plenty of water, and rest if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let Safechoice Insurance Agency be your trusted partner on the road. 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