Here’s how to stop an accident before you even get in the car

-Put the cell phone down. 

Turn it off if the sound of a text alert or call will tempt you to check it.  This seems like an obvious one, but according to the Official US Government Website for Distracted Driving, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving at ANY given daylight moment in America.

-Don’t eat or drink while driving.  

It’s tempting to swing by a drive-thru and hop back on the road to make good time on your trip. But think about the risks involved–fiddling with wrappers, finding condiment packages, and dealing with the mess made are all distractions that take your eyes off the road.  Think about whether shaving that extra hour off your trip is worth cutting your life or the lives of others short.

-Clean up & fuel up.

Make sure your windshield is clean, oil changed, and vehicle generally maintained BEFORE you start your travels! Seeing your check engine light switch on or struggling with low visibility due to windshield grime is an avoidable distraction–so avoid it.

Do You Get Car Sick?

 

Before you know it, we’ll be smack dab in the middle of road trip season. For many, a long summer drive sounds like a thrilling adventure. But for those prone to car sickness, a road trip can turn into a nightmare. Here are a few tips for avoiding that dizzy, nauseous feeling:

–Sit in the front seat (or maybe do the driving for a little while)

–Crack a window (fresh air helps some avoid nausea)

–Close your eyes (if you can’t see anything, you won’t get motion sickness)

–Avoid focusing your eyes on one particular thing (like a card game or a book)

If you keep these handy tips in mind, you should be able to get out and enjoy the open road with ease. Check out our inventory and make sure you’re riding in style before your next adventure!

Top 5 Places to Take a Roadtrip

Do you picture yourself having an adventure on a road trip this summer?  We compiled a list of the Top 5 places we think you should take your car this summer!

Pacific Coast Highway, California

Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park, Montana

Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia and North Carolina

Olympic Peninsula, Washington

Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania and Delaware

How to Get a Successful Driver’s License Photo

Once you are old enough to get your driver’s license photo taken, *cough* McLovin *cough,* the preparation is essential. Take a look at these tips to take the best photo ever!

1. Do not wear white, it tends to make people look sickly under the lighting at the DMV.
2.  Avoid wearing t- shirts with slogans, plain shirts with soft colors such as blue, green and pink tend to be the best.
3.  If you are getting your photo taken during allergy season or if you have a cold, use eye drops and make sure your eyes wide open.
4. Keep your hair neat and normal, today is not the day to try out a fancy hair do or new hair product.
5.  Ladies, know how to wear your makeup. Too much eye shadow tends to make your eyes disappear and too little makes you look like a zombie. Practice makes perfect!
6.  Like we said before, practice makes perfect! It may seem silly to practice smiling in the mirror but it can only benefit you in the end.
7.  Be on time for your appointment and stay patient. DMV’s are notoriously slow but the wait will be worth a great picture!