[November 19, 2018] |
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GEICO Says Put Safe Driving on the Menu During Thanksgiving Travel
Millions of people will hit the road to visit family and friends as the
anticipation builds for Thanksgiving. To help have a safe holiday road
trip, GEICO has the following tips for travelers.
Pre-trip checklist
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Check tire pressure: According to the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, (NHTSA) one in four cars have at least one tire
that's underinflated. Driving with tires at the incorrect pressure can
cause a blowout risk. Look on the sidewall of the tire, or the label
in the driver's side doorjamb of the car to see what the correct
pressure is for your car's tires.
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Inspect wipers and washer fluid: Worn wiper blades smear water
on the windshield, making visibility more limited. Also, consider
topping off your vehicle's windshield washer fluid reservoir so you
can clear the windshield whenever necessary.
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Fill up the gas tank: It helps to start a road trip with a full
tank of gas since traffic conditions are often unpredictable, and
delays can occur at any point.
Tips while driving
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Stick with the speed limit: With the increase in holiday
traffic, it's important to take it easy out there and remember to
drive defensively.
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Stay focused: Ask passengers to handle tasks like programming
GPS destinations and setting up playlists. Always set phones to silent
or do not disturb mode so notifications don't become distracting.
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Take breaks: Trying to push through hundreds of miles of
driving in one sitting can lead to drowsiness, which slows reaction
times and makes it hard to focus.
For more safe driving tips, visit GEICO's Safe
Driving Resources page.
GEICO
(Government Employees Insurance Company), the second-largest auto
insurer in the U.S., was founded in 1936 and insures more than 27
million vehicles.
To make changes, report claims, print insurance cards and purchase
additional products, policyholders can access their insurance
policy here, connect via GEICO
Mobile, phone or
by visiting a GEICO
local agent.
Homeowners,
renters,
condo,
flood, identity
theft and term
life coverages are written through non-affiliated insurance
companies and are secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Commercial
auto and personal
umbrella coverages are also available.
Visit www.geico.com
for a quote or to learn more.
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