Six tips for a spring break road trip from Toyota of Clermont

Are you going to hit the highway for a spring break road trip this month? ‘Tis the season, which means highways (especially around tourist destinations) are more crowded than ever before. If you want to make the most of your time in the sun, you need to ensure that your drive time is as safe and efficient as possible, and Toyota of Clermont is here to help. Check out these spring break road safety tips straight from the experts.

Use these tips for a safe spring break road trip

Tip: Prep your car BEFORE you leave. Make sure that your car is ready for a spring break road trip before you actually hit the highway by bringing it by Toyota of Clermont. Our auto service techs will check things like your tires, brakes, battery, headlights, wipers, coolant, oil, and wiper fluid to ensure your car is up to the fast speeds and long drives that the highway requires of it.

Tip: Check traffic. Before you leave Clermont, check the live traffic map. What does your route look like? If it’s already congested or you see a lot of delays and accidents, you may want to look for an alternate way to your final destination. Not only can it save you time (and your sanity), but driving on less congested roads also means you have a lower chance of getting into a car accident or fender bender.

Tip: Buckle up. You should also make sure that every single person in the car is buckled up before you leave the driveway, including you. Every passenger should be in a seat with a seatbelt – no one should be riding in the cargo area or bed. And make sure that all children are buckled into the appropriate car seat for their age and size.

Tip: Follow all the rules of the road. When you’re out on a spring break road trip, make sure you follow the rules of the road to keep yourself and your passengers safe. Follow the speed limits, come to complete stops at stoplights and stop signs, use your turn signals, and don’t drive aggressively. Additionally, be sure to watch for and yield to pedestrians, especially in urban and suburban areas where you’ll likely see a lot more foot traffic and more bicyclists during spring break.

Tip: Leave distance. Make sure you leave space in between your Clermont Toyota and the car in front of you. This way, you have the time to come to a quick stop should they slam on their brakes, and you lessen the risk of getting into a rear-end collision.

Tip: NEVER drive drunk. Regardless of whether you had one drink or multiple, you shouldn’t drive. You should have a zero-tolerance policy for getting behind the wheel, period. And if you spot a drunk driver, do something about it. You should never try to follow a drunk driver; instead, call the police and give them details like:

• The current location of the driver and which direction they’re headed
• The make, model, color, plate number, and any distinguishing characteristics of the car they’re driving

So the police can apprehend them themselves.

Schedule spring break auto service at Toyota of Clermont

Need spring break auto service or want more tips? Call Toyota of Clermont today at (352) 404-7000 or stop by 16851 State Road 50, just west of the Florida Turnpike.

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