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“Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that most fatal vehicle accidents happen during the summer months. As we enter the summer vacation period, we at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. would like to share with you some of NHTSA’s summer driving tips,” said Fort Myers Car Accident Attorney Randall Spivey.

Before Leaving

• Service: Get your vehicle serviced to prevent breakdowns and follow your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Check for recalls: The NHTSA recommends its VIN look-up tool to learn if your vehicle has any recalls which have not been repaired by going to gov/Recalls. You can also enroll in the NHTSA recall alert program at NHTSA.gov/Alerts.
• Review your vehicle safety checklist:
  • Tires should be properly inflated and not have uneven or excessive wear.
  • Lights, including headlights, brake lights, turn signals, interior lights and trailer lights all need to be in good working order.
  • The cooling system should be checked for coolant level and color. If it is clear, rusty or has particles floating in it, it is time to have the system flushed and refilled.
  • The fuel tank should be full.
  • Belts, hoses and wiper blades should show no signs of wear.
  • The air conditioning system should work properly.
  • The floor mats should be properly installed so as not to interfere with a driver’s operation of the accelerator or brake pedal.
• Pack an emergency roadside kit: TheNHTSA recommends the kit include such things as:
  • Cell phone and charger
  • First aid kit
  • Flashlight
  • Flares and a white flag
  • Jumper cables
  • Tire pressure gauge
  • Jack (and ground mat) for changing a tire

While on the Road

• Stay alert.
• Put safety first by using seatbelts and child safety seats every time.
• Share the road with others, including bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians.
• Avoid risky behaviors, such as distracted driving, impaired driving, and speeding.

For more recommendations, please go to: NHTSA 2019 Summer Driving Tips.

“We wish everyone a very happy, fun and safe summer. However, should you or a loved one be injured in an accident because of the negligence of another, please contact us. We are available 24/7 to assist you, and there are no costs or attorney fees unless we make a monetary recovery for you,” said Attorney Spivey.

Fort Myers Car Accident Attorney, Cape Coral Accident Attorney, Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one (1%) percent of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839,or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.