You’ve seen Tom and Ray’s summer driving tips , but we’d also like to hear from you. What suggestions do you have, for assuring a safe, breakdown-free summer road trip? (Because, after all, who among us wants to be stuck at the in-laws?) Share them right here – and thanks!

Check the level of your coolant. If necessary, fill with a 50/50 mix of coolant and water. Check the tension of your serpentine belt. Tighten it if it is loose in order to provide proper power to your A/C compressor and your alternator. Unless you have a maintenance-free battery, check the…

After all of the vehicle prep you can think of,also think of the TRIP. Take a leisuely drive to try not to push your vehicle for long long hours of high speed operation. Stop once in a while as your bladder will advise you and make the most of the stop. See the sights, get something to drink, clear …

Drive a almost new car, have it serviced leaving enough time for serviced induced concerns to develope and be addressed. Do not start a trip on a car fresh out of service car no matter who did it IMHO And do your part as the driver while on the trip check the tires,pull the oil stick, do a light che…

Expired inspection stickers on rental cars aren’t that rare. I’ve known at least three people who were ticketed for expired Texas State Inspections while driving a rental car. Apparently the rental companies don’t think to check this. Technically speaking, they aren’t responsible for the ticket, fin…

Always plan your trip so the sun is shining in on the passenger side.

CHEAP AIR CONDITIONING ~~ May have heard this on your radio show, but it works and I use it often. Instead of turning on the air conditioning, turn on the defroster. It cools adequetly and is cheaper. Larry k

Stay cool and keep your money. Comfort and convenience are great, but they shouldn’t put you on a treadmill. Here’s how to get cool and stay cool for many summers to come: Don’t run the air conditioner on recirculate (max) UNLESS the vehicle is already cool inside. Otherwise, you will burn the re…

Its a great idea to teach driving.I appreciate your thinking and work.good job.And thanks for sharing.

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Sitinin May 31, 2010, 7:51pm 9

If you’re driving through a town or city, take the time to really look both ways before entering an intersection since the number of bikers on the roads is continually increasing! Also, when your traffic light turns green, wait a few seconds since the latest fad is running red lights rather than stopping!

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