There’s something truly exciting about a spontaneous road trip or a well-planned weekend getaway. While it’s fun to hit the road, we at the Rich Insurance Agency LLC in Kansas City, MO, stress the importance of traveling responsibly.
Regardless of the distance of your journey, you want to ensure that you’re adequately protected by checking your vehicle and having all the necessary documents while traveling.
Inspect your Car
Before proceeding on your road trip, swiftly inspect your car to ensure everything is in fit and proper order. Check your vehicle’s lights, tires, and fluid levels. Make sure your engine oil, brake fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, windshield washer fluid, and transmission fluid are all at their recommended levels. If it’s time for your next oil change, we recommend doing it before your road trip.
Ensure all your headlights, brake lights, reverse lamps, and turn signals function properly. Furthermore, check the tire pressure on all your tires, including the spare tire, to ensure they have the appropriate PSI (refer to your owner’s manual or the inside of your driver’s side door panel to see the recommended PSI for your car’s tires). If one of your tires seems low, there may be a leak, so it would be wise to get it repaired before hitting the road.
Have the necessary documents while traveling.
Ensure you have all the required documents in your car when on the road. No road trip should commence without the following items:
- Your ID or Driver’s license
- Proof of auto insurance
- Vehicle registration
- Your car’s owner’s manual
- Emergency contact phone numbers and information
- Rental contract (if you’re driving a rented vehicle)
- Pen and paper
- Paper maps
Get in touch with us today!
We’re here to assist if you need more tips before traveling or have questions about an auto insurance policy. Call our knowledgeable agents at Rich Insurance Agency LLC in Kansas City, MO.
