The largest Israeli company engaged in providing car rental Shlomo Sixt distributed quire Safety on the roads during the winter.
So, according to experts serving the park in more than 70 000 vehicles, you should:
To carry out periodic checks
For your own safety check in time for your car in the company garage. Do not miss the test vehicle preparation for winter and summer.
In time troubleshooting
Pay attention to oil and gasoline stains and leaks in the parking lot underneath the car, but their cause Find out at a service station.
It is mandatory to check the brakes
pedal, sitting lower than it should, "spongy" or disengaging - is a signal of danger, like the hand brake, which does not slow down. Immediately check and correct at the service station.
Pay attention to the steering wheel
Tapping, vibration, or a tendency to shift to the side - all this indicates a fault. Immediately check and correct at the service station. Do not risk lives.
In a timely manner to measure the air pressure in the wheels
The correct pressure at the pump is important as breathing air! Check its compliance with the manufacturer's instructions as often as possible before the trip until the tires are cold.
Measure the brake fluid level
check from time to time the fluid level in the tank, and if it is lower than needed immediately vezite car at service stations. Stay alert on the dashboard.
Check the condition of the exhaust pipe
Make sure the tube is intact and sealed. A crack in a pipe can lead to penetration of toxic gases into the cabin. Pay attention to unusual noises.
Check the tires
Make sure that the depth of tread on the tires of at least 2 mm. Make sure the tire for cracks or breaks.
Track repair lighting fixtures
Most check their serviceability. If necessary, order the repair or contact the company garage.
Check availability of the required in-car equipment
Make sure the car is always present: Jack, serviceable spare wheel (check the air pressure!), Wheel wrench, emergency triangle, reflective vest standard, it is also desirable to have a torch . In the truck or bus has to be a fire extinguisher, and it is highly recommended to purchase "kit".
According to specialists, these simple rules will help you raise the security level of movement in the winter and not just roads.
