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Should you drive a vehicle, the condition of your vehicle is important to your own safety as well as your family and other road users. There's a cause for having your car serviced frequently as this can identify any problems that need to be addressed and ultimately keep you safe on the road. However, it's not necassary to just rely on those times when your car is being serviced for safety checks to be made and you will need to carry out your own regular inspections. Specifically, you need to carefully check out your car prior to extended trips and in the winter months when snow and ice can be an issue. There are some simple checks you can do for yourself to keep you safe on the road.

The windshield of your car gives you a view of the road ahead and you definitely want that view to be optimal. It is vital to check out your windshield for any tiny nicks because it is easier to get rid of them when they're small before they turn into full-fledged cracks that can be dangerous while you're driving. At the very least, be sure that you keep both the interior and exterior of your windshield clean and don't forget to keep any eye on your wiper blades. In addition to being a distraction, an older wiper isn't going to work well and can lead to poor visibility in inclement weather. When you clean your windshield, make sure to use a solution made especially for glass so that you can see through the windshield clearly without having to look around smeared spots.

Looking at your tires visually is an easy process and, if you know how to do it right, you can catch small problems before they turn into major ones. The tread on a tire can become worn in different places, so be sure you look all over especially on the inside where you would not always notice any wear. A closer inspection may also discover a nail or something else embedded in a tire and at that point you can take your car to a qualified fitter who can help you. During this process of inspecting the tires already on your car, take a look at your spare tire and make sure that it doesn't have any problems because you never know when it may come in handy. It's also very easy to check the pressure in each of your tires, and you want to get into the routine of doing so regularly.

The various lights on your car need to be checked regularly as well as the different fluid levels, among them oil and transmission. Keeping your brakes in working order is essential and you should keep an ear out for any strange sounds as this might indicate a problem. It is not a bad idea to keep your automobile stocked with urgent situation supplies such as a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher, as well as warm blankets and extra food during the winter.

If vehicle safety happens to be a concern for you, it's not that hard to complete some easy checking of various car systems; all you need to do is train yourself to check them regularly.

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