If you are going on a long trip by car, you should not just think about whether you have packed everything essential. Also, check the car before long journeys. But not only the condition of the mixture in the wipers or the oil level.
"One of the primary things should have been checking the condition of the tires, for example. First of all, check the correct density for a fully-loaded vehicle. If your car does not have a spare wheel, make sure you also have a repair kit,"
Adds ten hints to follow in the last minute car check.
1. Check all car liquids
Before traveling, check not only the windscreen washer mixture but also the oil and coolant level.
You never know when you get into a car column, or you'll have to wipe dirt off the glass now and then.
However, if you do not go completely out of civilization, you can also buy a mixture and other liquids at petrol stations at stops.
2.Wiper wipers
Once you have checked that you have enough washer mixture, do not bypass the wiper performance test.
Think of attaching them to you at the wrong time, hundreds of miles from home, on the road at high speed, one of them did not fly away.
Check also how they wipe. They should not bounce on the window in the rain instead of wiping the water or otherwise create smudges. To prevent yourself from seeing anything through the windscreen.
3.Brakes and the shock absorbers
If the car has not undergone its spring cleaning and thorough service check, check the condition of its brakes (brake pads, pads) and the shock absorbers. Especially if you go on a long ride in the style of "safari", where the brakes and shock absorbers get to work.
However, most new vehicles have to wear signals and should alert you to problems.
Thus, on less demanding routes, the car should still have sufficient thickness to travel from, despite the brake pad wear indication.
4. Reserve them
When checking the car at the last minute, do not miss the correct tire density. This should be set to a fully-loaded car.
The condition of the spare wheel must also be checked. If your car doesn't have one, you shouldn't miss a "repair kit".
5.Light lights
Before traveling, check not only the lighting function but also the replacement bulbs. Nothing is pleasant when lighting fails in an unfamiliar environment.
6. Does air conditioning work?
Haven't used air conditioning yet? On a long journey by car and baking, the sun can meet.
You should test its functionality before traveling and have it repaired by a workshop if necessary. In order not to happen, you will only be a beauty during your long holiday trip.
7. First aid kit, the vest is?
First aid kit, reflective vests with reflective tapes, but also a warning triangle. These are safety accessories that the driver should always have at hand.
Before traveling, check not only their condition and location. In the case of reflective jackets, check in advance whether the number of passengers or special color is required in the countries on the route.
For example, when traveling through Austria to Italy or Croatia, the driver also fines if he has no reflective vest with him.
8. Pass and numbers do you have?
When you check the validity of your passports before you travel, also check your current assistance services and Slovak offices in the countries where you will be traveling.
The assistance service should be available 24/7 in any country. Of course, it depends on the agreed conditions with the insurance company or the car dealer.
And be sure to include the accident report form in case you crash.
9. Insurance is equipped?
When checking documents, do not overlook the validity of the green card, which confirms international liability insurance.
Especially when entering countries outside the EU, they may not even let you into the country without it.
10.The destination you know?
Before you make a long trip, find out possible destinations where you could spend the night if necessary, or places you could visit during a regular break.
Drivers, especially night travelers with children, should not go on a long journey without a few hours of sleep.
During the journey, regular breaks may help, preferably at 2-hour intervals.
Another alternative to diversify your holiday is to divide the long journey into one or more stops with overnight accommodation in an interesting area you are walking through.
