While summer should be about welcoming warmer weather, long days and time off for vacations, it’s also a time when extreme and dangerous weather conditions can occur.
For those taking summer road trips to unfamiliar destinations, it’s very important to be aware of the local weather conditions. Take the time to understand the normal weather patterns for where you’re headed as well as the weather forecast while you are there, then make any necessary adjustments to your route.
When travelling on longer trips it’s always a good idea to have an emergency plan in place. All passengers should be aware of the plan as well as a friend or relative who is not travelling with you. You should keep copies of all your important documents and itineraries, passport ID page, driver’s license and credit cards in a safe place in case the originals are lost.
Another good idea is to have an emergency road kit in your car. Provisions such as bottled water, non-perishable food and daily medication should be included. Additionally it’s wise to have safety items such as road flares and a first aid kit on hand.
Having a car charger for your phone is essential should you need to contact emergency services and are worried about the strength of your phone battery.
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Extreme or dangerous weather situations that require emergency actions are fortunately rare. In most cases, with the use of proper caution, vehicles manufactured today provide enough safety features and technology to keep you moving safely when the weather is bad. Most Subaru vehicles come equipped with their symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive system (AWD) which provides extremely precise steering response in corners as well as surefooted stability when travelling in bad weather.
Even with the best technology and safety available, any potential hazardous driving situations should be treated with caution. In poor visibility you need to drive slowly, put on your hazard lights or simply pull over until the bad weather subsides. It’s always better to be late to a destination than to get in an accident and not arrive at all.
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