Published on : 31 October 20193 min reading time
Daily checks are part of the good driver’s reflex. This habit is even more important if you are preparing to go far away. Three essential points deserve attention for a safe verification.
Look at everything about the wheels
When you drive, it is important to check the elements around the wheel regularly: tires and brakes. As far as tyres are concerned, their wear and tear and inflation must be checked. To check the wear, it is enough to observe the indicator, the small band slightly raised at the bottom of the sculptures. The closer the indicator is to the surface, the more likely your car will fail, especially on wet surfaces. For inflation, the tyre pressure must always comply with the manufacturer’s instructions. Overpressure makes handling more difficult, and under pressure increases tyre wear. Once the tyres have been checked, the brake check must be carried out. To do this, the thickness of the plates must be checked, it must not be less than 3 mm. As for your hand brake, if you notice that it rises too high, more than 5 notches, before holding, you should contact a professional.
Take care of the signage
Signalling is an essential element for road safety, as it ensures your safety and that of other people and motorists. A blinking flasher will fail to signal your direction to other cars, so the driver will apply the brakes too late. The same applies to stop lights. Fortunately, checking its lights is very simple. The rhythm of the indicator on the dashboard is more intense when one of its lights does not work properly. You can also ask someone to observe the fires while you operate them. For headlamps, it is necessary to ensure that the lenses are clean for optimal lighting and to adjust their angles so as not to dazzle, but to illuminate the road.
Gauge the different fluids
One check that every vehicle owner must do every morning is to check the condition of the fluids. Checking the coolant is the key, its level must be within the limits indicated on the jar. Afterwards, check the engine oil, brake and power steering fluids. Once these are in order, you can focus your attention on the windshield washer. In all cases, you must respect the minimum and maximum fluid limits. If the level is too low, it accelerates the wear of the parts, too high, it is the distribution network that may burst under pressure.