Things are hotting up outside, so it’s important to stay cool whilst inside your car. Our indispensable summer driving tips will give you some key advice to help keep you safe on the road throughout the Summer months.

1. Summer Driving Tips

2. Things are hotting up outside, so it’s important to stay cool whilst
inside your car.
Our indispensible summer driving tips will give you some key advice
to help keep you safe on the road throughout the Summer months.

3. Wear cool, loose
comfortable
clothing.
Stay cool!

4. Stay cool!
Keep your vehicle
ventilated.

5. Stay cool!
Carry cold drinks
and wipes.

6. Take regular breaks
to get some air and
stretch your legs.
Stay cool!

7. Eyes on the
road
Use your visor &
wear dark glasses to
reduce fatigue.

8. Eyes on the
road
Adjust your mirrors
to avoid glare and
increase visibility

9. Eyes on the
road
Hayfever sufferers -
always check the
label of your
medication before
taking them –
especially if you’re
planning on driving
shortly afterwards.

10. Eyes on the
road
REMEMBER: Other
drivers will have
similar problems,
keep your distance
and reduce your
speed

11. Eyes on the
road
Regularly clean
your windscreen &
lights.

12. When travelling
with larger groups
tyre pressure
should be increased
& expect longer
stopping distances.
Surface
problems

13. Surface
problems
Drive carefully
when there is dust
& gravel as grip
may be lost.

14. Heavy summer
showers can create
‘skid pans’ where
heavy braking
occurs, brake early &
gently on approach.
Surface
problems

15. Plan your route to
avoid traffic hold
ups.
What else?

16. What else?
Never leave dogs
or passengers in
hot cars!

17. Watch out for
tractors and farm
equipment,
especially when
trying to overtake.
What else?

18. Driving abroad?
Check out our
top tips
What else?

19. Click here to find out more about RoSPA’s Fleet
Management options.
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