1) To avoid an accident: Other drivers don’t know where you are trying to go or what you’re trying to do. Don’t assume that other people will just ‘stay out of your way’. A turn signal gives other drivers a heads up about your next move, and can help you to avoid a serious accident.
2) To be considerate: You’re not the only person on the road, and it’s important to remember when driving that everyone needs to look out for each other. Instead of causing other drivers to slam on their brakes signal before you change lanes so they have time to give you the proper amount of space!
3) To protect pedestrians: Your turn signal isn’t just for other drivers. Pedestrians need to cross the road too, and if you don’t use your signal they may just walk right in front of your car, which could cause an accident. If you use your signal, the pedestrian will know exactly where you are going, creating safer situation for everyone.
4) Lastly, there’s no good reason not to: Your turn signal doesn’t use up fuel or cost any extra money, so use it!
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as arriving at your vacation destination unprepared. One way to combat the stress that comes along with summer travel is to make sure your car is neat and tidy. This allows you to plan ahead because you have room to see what you have, what you forgot, and what you can keep at the hotel room for the day. Here are some simple steps for squeaky clean summer trips.
Stock your glove box with napkins and silverware for mess-less meals on the go.
Designate a place to collect trash. This can be anything from a small wastebasket to a grocery bag. It’s easier to keep things clean when all the dirt’s in one spot.
Clean out your trunk before you leave. Many people use their trunk as a junk drawer on wheels–but you’ll appreciate the extra space when you travel. If possible, only carry what you absolutely need during transit with you inside the cabin.
Don’t forget the Golden Rule of tidy travel: Take out whatever you bring into the car!
As the number of texting induced accidents rise, some states are passing laws making it illegal for you to be on your phone while you drive and it comes with a hefty fine.
- If you think your insurance premiums are high now, wait until your insurance company hears that you caused the accident by texting. You should notice an immediate rise in your premiums and in some cases you may be dropped completely.
- Consider other people before you pick up your phone, not only do you endanger the people around you but you put the people in the car with you at extreme risk. The driver puts bikers and walkers at extreme risk when they aren’t even looking at the road.
- Hands free technology is widely available nowadays and not outrageously expensive. If you simply must reply to someone at that moment, do it without touching your phone.
Please drive responsibly.
If you’re a “cool mom” that’s also budget-conscious, you probably have a hard time finding the right vehicle to suit all your needs. You’ll need plenty of cargo space to haul road trip luggage and sports equipment, but you don’t want a double-wide wagon. You refuse to pay the price that comes along with a gas-guzzling SUV, but you want your style to stay current. And, to complicate it even further? You aren’t rocking the minivan look– but you won’t compromise when it comes to safety. Times are tough!
Luckily, the 2014 Kia Soul eats tough times for breakfast. And it knows the importance of eating a well-balanced breakfast every day. That’s why it’s the perfect blend of style, safety, and sass to fit right in with your busy–and cool– life. Come see us to take one for a spin today!
