Before you pop the locks, before you press the gas, before you drive anywhere, you need to consider what to do.
There are 5 Things to Do Every Time You Enter a Car and one should not take them lightly.
Safety is as safety does.
From simple things you take for granted and just do, to other things you avoid, this list of 5 Things to Do Every Time You Enter a Car will help you before you travel.
Every teen, adult, and passenger will identify with at least one of these.
Remember, rolling out onto the road invites a lot of possible issues, so preparedness is the best way to stay ahead of it all.
For safety’s sake, it’s good practice to do the following five things each time you enter your car.
As the driver, it’s your responsibility to keep yourself and your precious cargo safe.
5 Things to Do Every Time You Enter a Car
Adjust Your Seat
The driver’s seat always needs to be adjusted to accommodate the person operating the vehicle.
Depending on your height, the seat needs to be high or low enough for you to be comfortable and to adequately see the road and surroundings in front of the vehicle.
If you are lucky enough to have Driver One and Driver 2 use those settings to your advantage and preprogram them.
Inside of a Chrysler Pacifica, there are settings for driver one and two! Easy, Peasy.
Not only that, the seat may need to be positioned forward or backward to make it simple to use the accelerator and brake.
It’s important to be at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel. So, in the event of an accident, the airbag won’t hurt you if it inflates.
Some vehicles have a pedal adjustment dial, use it!
Adjust Mirrors
The mirrors in and on your vehicle are necessary for your safety when driving, as well as the safety of pedestrians and other drivers on the road.
Before you start the car, make sure you can clearly see your surroundings behind and on both sides of the vehicle. If you can’t, it’s time to make adjustments.
Buckle Up
It goes without saying. Every time you ride in a vehicle, not just as the driver, always buckle your seatbelt before the car starts to move.
In the event of an accident, your seatbelt may reduce the risk of serious injury and even death.
Everyone in the vehicle needs to buckle up, not just the driver. This is the law.
Check Around Your Vehicle
Before getting into the car, always check for animals or children in the way of your vehicle.
Additionally, obstacles such as fallen tree branches or large debris that may inhibit your driving or cause vehicle damage.
A lot of vehicles have safety cameras, so make sure the volume is turned up so you can hear the alerting noise.
Put Away Smartphones
Texting and driving are extremely dangerous for you and everyone around you.
Take care of any business on your phone before you drive a vehicle. Seriously, a smartphone is only as smart as the person using it.
Allow the phone to pair up with your car, keep your hands on the wheel.
If you need to be on the phone a lot for work or other reasons, invest in a hands-free phone calling system that allows you to talk without having to hold your phone.
If you make it a habit to do all of these things when you enter your car, it soon becomes second nature.
It only takes a minute or two and safety-wise it totally makes a difference!