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learned this best practices in driving

1. Battery Before you get in your car, make sure your battery has: a strong charge, clean terminals, and proper cable-to-terminal connection. Car batteries typically last for three to four years.

2. Light Test your headlights, turn signals, brake lights, reverse lights, and tail lights in the garage Fully functioning auto lights are a safety must-have specially for nighttime driving

3. Oil Check your engine’s oil level and color . When the oil is below the minimum level, it’s time to refill. Look also for leaks, as they’re a sign that your car is quickly losing oil.

4. Water Overheating is every motorist’s worst nightmare. A simple check of the water in your radiator will save you from that road disaster

5. Brake E nsure that your brake system is working properly before you take your car out of the garage. Push the brake pedal all the way to the floor It shouldn’t feel spongy and have little to no resistance

6. Keep the right tire pressure to prevent accidents and decreased fuel economy use a tire pressure gauge Check the tires also for nails and other sharp objects that puncture them.

7. Gas C heck your fuel level through the fuel gauge before you take your car out for a drive

8. Engine start the engine and listen to its sound It’s better to detect an engine problem before you drive off rather than deal with it in the middle of the road . Check for leaks that indicate an engine problem start the engine and listen to its sound

9. Tire C heck your tires for bulges, bumps, tears, and other signs of damage.

10. Self Are you physically and emotionally fit to drive today? Check yourself! If you’re sick, dizzy, tired, sleepy, or drunk, you better let somebody else take over the steering wheel.