Preparing for the bank holiday?

Just a few quick tips today to help you prepare for driving over the Bank Holiday weekend.

• Set off early to avoid the traffic

  

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• Take extra water with you in case we have good weather and you get stuck in a jam.
• Load your vehicle carefully if using a roof rack, make sure you secure your items tightly.
• Check the vehicles water, tyres and oil the day before you leave and top up where needed
• Take something to amuse the kids.
• Take more things to amuse the kids.
• Take a packet of crayons and a notepad for when they run out of things to do.
• Add a few bags of nuts or dried fruit to nibble on, in the glove compartment
• Charge your phone before you leave
• Check you have your breakdown services number programmed into your phone.
• Fuel up before you leave.
• Carry spare oil and water, in the boot, just in case
• Check your screenwash is topped up
• Check your headlights are working correctly
• Check your brake lights are working
• Take plenty of CD’s
• Take a variety of CDs
• Remember you are in the UK, pack an umbrella and reflective jackets in case of a breakdown
• Remember everyone is just as eager to get away for the weekend as you are, so drive safely

Kevin