Tips to Help You Stay Safe Behind the Wheel This Summer

With the warm weather come the crowds. Stay safe while driving out and about this summer with these safety considerations.

Summertime is almost here! With the weather heating up and the days getting longer, many people go on holiday and take time off work to enjoy the summer sun. While the crowds out and about increase, so does the traffic. The more people on the roads and streets can make driving a challenge. To help you keep your summer driving safe, check out these safety tips and review your auto insurance! People In your neighborhood, on city streets, in parking lots, and near the beach, people are outdoors more often in the summer. Many are more focused on their enjoyment than on personal safety, too. Be aware that children will soon be out of school, and may be playing in the neighborhood streets. It's up to you to slow down in summer and stay alert. Bicycles and Motorbikes Summer is the perfect time to ride a bike - motorcycle or push! Pay attention to bikes approaching and take extra care in areas that attract cyclists. Glare The sun's glare is especially bright in summer, making it harder for you to see what's in front of you while driving. Always have your sunglasses handy when driving into the sun, and be ready to flip down the visor. Quite simply, if you can't see what's in front of you, slow down! Heatstroke Don't forget about the dangers of parking! Even if you're just popping out for a minute, it is never acceptable to leave a child or pet inside a locked car on a hot day. Anyone inside the vehicle is vulnerable to injury or even death from heatstroke. At an outside air temperature of 60 degrees, a car's interior temperature can reach 110 within minutes. Take your child or pet in with you, and never risk it - even for a couple of minutes! Driving is a privilege we all take for granted. Make sure that drive safely this season for the sake of yourself and passengers. Make sure that your car is protected with the right auto insurance policy. Contact Abatelli Group, Inc. for a proper quote on your insurance needs.