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Quick Tips for Safe Summer Travel from Michelin-Giveaway

July 2, 2013 by Kathryn 137 Comments

It’s the season of road trips and that means that car safety is a top priority for Canadian families. Michelin has been helping families travel safely in all types of weather for over 120 years and this summer, the company has some handy travel tips for you to keep in mind when you’re planning your family’s next road trip!

5 road trip safety tips

1. Tread lightly!

Use the “Penny Test” to see if your tires are in need of replacing. Put the edge of the coin into the tread with the Queen going in head first. If the top of the Queen’s head is covered by tread, that’s good. If the top of her head is entirely visible, it’s time to replace the tire.

2. Have a professional give your car a summer check-up

Summer driving can often be hot and stressful. Getting your vehicle’s major systems before heading out for the long-weekends can help avoid unpleasant surprises on the road.

3. Spare tires go a long way

You never know when you might hit a bump on the road. Make sure your spare tire is properly inflated and easy to reach.

4. Don’t sleep and steer

Take regular breaks every couple of hours if you need them; stop regularly to stretch your legs. If possible, share the role of driver with someone new at the wheel every three hours.

5. Don’t forget to pack your safety supplies

Planning ahead goes a long way. Always make sure you have extra windshield wiper fluid, a map to help guide your way and road safety kit. Don’t forget extra batteries for the flashlight!

To help make getting ready for that road trip even easier, Michelin sent me a fabulous safety kit full of handy emergency supplies. From a simple first aid kit to candles and matches to a flashlight and fresh batteries, there were all kinds of safety essentials that would come in handy in case of an emergency.

I was especially excited to see that the kit had a set of booster cables. One of the things that I’ve noticed about having booster cables in the car is that they tend to be used to aid somebody else as often as they are used for our own benefit. In my opinion they are one of the most essential items in any car emergency kit and I was happy to have a set neatly tucked into this handy little case.

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Michelin wants to help you travel safely this summer too, so the company is very generously offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader their own Michelin Car Emergency Kit, a $30 value! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment with one item that should be in a car safety kit.

No matter what type of adventure you have planned this summer, a little preparation can help ensure that you arrive safely at your destination. So take some time to plan out your trip and then get ready to make some memories with your loved ones this summer!
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Comments

  1. MrDisco says

    July 2, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    A paper map. Of the world.

    Reply
  2. Bailey Dexter says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:06 pm

    Snacks & toys for kids!

    Reply
  3. bina edwards says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    flares

    Reply
  4. Debbie W says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    road flares

    Reply
  5. Carey Hurst says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    It may seem weird,but there should always be some sort of money , in a car safety kit as well as flashlight, flares, call police sign, emergency blanket. Spare change as well movie whether it be in form of credit card,cash etc. You never know when you may need extra cash and having it readily available and as extra is a great way to keep ahead in an emergency if currency is needed .

    Reply
  6. Petra S says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    Water – can be used for either yourself or the car, if necessary.

    Reply
  7. Doris Calvert says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    flash light, water

    Reply
  8. MyBitsandBleeps says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    An emergency blanket

    Reply
  9. Shelley Russell says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    blanket

    Reply
  10. Kelly Krol says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    Cones, flares, emergency blanket, jumper cables

    Reply
  11. Casey says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    A battery operated cell phone charger. That way if your phone dies, you still can make calls, or let it charge for a little while. Also, everything everyone has said so far is also very good.

    Reply
  12. Andrea Amy says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    water, non perishable food (things like canned beans and raviolli and granola bars, crackers, canned fruit), a can opener, flares, flash light, batteries, emergency blankets, in the winter you should always make sure to have proper winter clothes (even if you’re not wearing them at the time)…so mittens, toques, snow pants for the kids etc

    Reply
  13. Isabel T says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    candle and lighter or matches. I always put in a thick blanket and extra hats, mitts and scarves.

    Reply
  14. Anne Taylor says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    jumper cables, flashlight, a jack etc.

    Reply
  15. Kelly Bouma says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    a flashlight

    Reply
  16. Kelly Krol says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    Jumper cables,flares , first aid kit, wet wipes and a CAA Membership is helpful

    Reply
  17. Alana K says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Water for sure it can be used for many purposes from drinking to cooling off an overheating car, fuses

    Reply
  18. Margaret Fehr says

    July 2, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    Water, Food, Booster cables, flashlight, blanket, flares, plus many more items.

    Reply
  19. amy g says

    July 2, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    instructions for what to do if caught in snow, over flowing water, or ditch

    Reply
  20. Ashleigh Swerdfeger says

    July 2, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    Probably water and snacks 🙂

    Reply
  21. stacey dempsey says

    July 3, 2013 at 2:10 am

    water for sure and i think a blanket is a good idea especially in the winter

    Reply
  22. melanie bonder says

    July 3, 2013 at 3:44 am

    snacks for kids

    Reply
  23. Darlene Schuller says

    July 3, 2013 at 3:55 am

    I think tools are important.

    Reply
  24. lisa R says

    July 3, 2013 at 3:56 am

    water, snacks, flashlight, blanket .

    Reply
  25. SueSueper says

    July 3, 2013 at 3:57 am

    Flashlights, blankets, wind up radio those are a few of my favourite things.

    🙂

    Reply
  26. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

    July 3, 2013 at 5:36 am

    flares, a 911 sign to put in window, flashing light, blankets, flashlight, battery operated radio. portable solar charger for phones.

    Reply
  27. valerie delaney says

    July 3, 2013 at 5:46 am

    Water, flash light, empty metal coffee can with tea light candles & matches.

    Reply
  28. Crystal Hunter says

    July 3, 2013 at 5:51 am

    road flares, tire jack, call help sign, shovel, jumper cables, bottled water, flashlight

    Reply
  29. Lynn g says

    July 3, 2013 at 5:53 am

    A car emergency kit needs a blanket and first aid kit (candles & matches)

    Reply
  30. Debbie Kennedy says

    July 3, 2013 at 5:55 am

    Waterproof blanket and first aid supplies

    Reply
  31. Victoria Ess says

    July 3, 2013 at 6:37 am

    water, jumper cables, a first aid kit.

    Reply
  32. Shara W says

    July 3, 2013 at 6:38 am

    Granola bars are a great idea or protein bars. If you get stranded you be so glad to have them. Water bottles would be good too but you’d have to rotate them fairly often and not leave them in the heat.

    Reply
  33. Deanna says

    July 3, 2013 at 6:41 am

    Blanket & water

    Reply
  34. Monique L. S. says

    July 3, 2013 at 6:52 am

    Blanket and water.

    Reply
  35. Cindy Nickerson says

    July 3, 2013 at 6:57 am

    jumper cables and car jack.

    Reply
  36. Marianne says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:03 am

    A blanket, bottled water, a first aid kid, energy bars, booster cables, signalling device.

    Reply
  37. Mary I says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:05 am

    a hand crank flashlight. Batteries can die on you. wish they had a hand crank cell phone charger.

    Reply
  38. Lindsay Cyr says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:21 am

    Blankets and water, because you never know when you may need them.

    Reply
  39. Karine says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:34 am

    Boosters and flashlight

    Reply
  40. lori butler says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:35 am

    water ,blanket, extra batteries

    Reply
  41. angela m says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:44 am

    Flashlight and blanket

    Reply
  42. Donnas says

    July 3, 2013 at 7:57 am

    I have a blanket as well as tea lights and a lighter.

    Reply
  43. Emma says

    July 3, 2013 at 8:27 am

    candy & water – especially we have diabetic in the family

    Reply
  44. Vesper says

    July 3, 2013 at 8:34 am

    Torch, water, blanket and snacks as a start

    Reply
  45. Vesper says

    July 3, 2013 at 8:36 am

    no room on form to put in RSS Feed email – meiklesue at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  46. Jeannie says

    July 3, 2013 at 9:29 am

    A cell phone is very important. It doesn’t have to be activated, but can make calls out to 911.

    Reply
  47. andie says

    July 3, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Flashlight, blanket, snacks.

    Reply
  48. Christine Sutor says

    July 3, 2013 at 9:49 am

    Jumper cables.

    Reply
  49. Viv Sluys says

    July 3, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Seatbelt cutter, jack and spare tire, jumper cables

    Reply
  50. Tanis says

    July 3, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Water, batteries and some food for starters!

    Reply
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