Memorial Day Safe Driving Tips

Want to keep your car out of the shop this Memorial Day weekend? PRWeb has some great tips for avoiding accidents and keeping your family safe so you and your family can experience the most fun possible while traveling this year!


Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, which means many people will be traveling for cookouts, pool parties and vacations. With so many people on the roads this weekend, Amica Insurance reminds everyone to use extra care while on the road. 
Here are a few reminders: 


 Don’t drink and drive. Make sure you have a designated driver.


Wear your seatbelt at all times. Police in many states are cracking down on seatbelt violations.


Avoid distracted driving. Many states now ban the use of hand-held cell phones and/or texting while driving.


Don’t speed or drive carelessly.


Get plenty of rest before a long trip and stop for frequent breaks. Don’t drive when you’re tired.


Slow down for road construction and beware of detours.

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Underbody Care

Even with a mild weather conditions, it’s a good idea to clean the underbody of your vehicle from any mud or debris that might have collected over the winter months.

Not removing this debris can cause rust and corrosion and can lead to the need of repairs.

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To avoid corrosion and rust on the underbody, clean out the dirt from the frame with plain water. This cleaning should be done shortly after exposure to salt, heavy amounts of dirt, or if driven in a significant amount of standing water.

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Do you need new shocks?

Do you really need new shocks? Should you get them replaced periodically? You might be surprised to find that if your shocks are going bad you need a quick fix! Not only is it important to fix these if they're bad but did you know it's recommended to change these around every 50,000 miles? 


HowStuffWorks writes:

We fill our lives with barriers to protect us from the harsh realities of life. From the roof over your head to the parental lock on your cable box, the eternal issue is always the same: How long can this barrier protect our soft, ordered little world from the barbarians at the gates?

Fancy metaphors aside, this question applies every time you climb behind the steering wheel. Your pampered cab may be a world full of satellite radio serenades, wood-beaded massage seat covers and lavender-scented air fresheners, but the road is hard, winding and bumpy.

Lucky for you, your car suspension features snubbers or shock absorbers to help soften the ride. These key parts fall into two basic categories -- gas-charged and conventional. Neither type is immune to the wear and tear of the road. But just how long can your expect these tailbone-saving gadgets to last?

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