Get ready for the rainy season with these essential tips to ensure a safe and hassle-free driving experience. Here are some tips to prepare your vehicles ahead of monsoons in India:
Tyres are one of the most overlooked parts of the car, yet they are extremely important and have a major impact on the way a car drives. Having tyres with a good amount of tread is a must during the monsoons.
Having a properly working battery is an essential requirement throughout the year, though it becomes even more important in the monsoons.
Making sure that all your lights, including the headlights, tail-lights, fog lights and turn signals are in working order is a crucial step.
Make sure your tyres are in good shape. Tyre treads play an important part in improving grip particularly in the wet.
Worn or water-logged brakes are a significant hazard. Having properly working brakes is important in all driving conditions.
Taking care of the wipers and making sure there is enough wiper washer fluid is vital.
During reduced visibility conditions it is best to drive with your headlights and fog lights – if the car comes with them – on as it makes you more visible to the people driving around you.
Breakdowns and traffic jams are more common in monsoons than in any other season and it will be very helpful if you keep an emergency kit in the car. The kit must contain a few protein bars, snacks with long shelf life, water, some basic tool kit, a flashlight, and a compass.
Because monsoons can be really unpredictable, it is a good idea to keep a few spare items in the car. Consider carrying components such as wiper blades, fuses, and mud flaps to be well equipped at all times.