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NRMA Insurance tips for holiday road trips
- Published_at:2013-01-23
- Category:Autos & Vehicles
- Channel:nrmainsurance
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- description: For a checklist of holiday road safety tips click here http://www.nrma.com.au/help-information/keeping-safe-secure/road-safety Planning a holiday road trip? For some handy hints, watch whitewater kayaker Jim as he prepares to hit the road. This is Jim. Jim takes on raging whitewater in some of the world's wildest rivers. But there's one place Jim won't take chances -- on a holiday road trip with his family. Before leaving, he checks the weather forecast. Rain makes driving tougher and it's good to plan ahead. He's an ace navigator, but he's still prepared with GPS, maps and his mobile phone. He packs food... and plenty of water. In remote areas, water can be hard to come by... ... torch... first aid kit... and spare batteries -- a must for travel after dark. He's checked his car insurance is up to date, and keeps the details on hand, just in case. The gear always piles up... he checks it all fits and doesn't block his view of the road. His car's in perfect running order. The tyres are pumped ---- [aside] oh if you're not sure of the right pressure for your wheels, check the placard on your car, usually inside the driver's door ---- and he measures the tread. 4 to 5 millimetres or more? Great stuff. Now Jim's off to pick up the family. He's had a good night's sleep -- the essential start to a safe holiday road trip -- so he's well rested and ready to go. Safe driving Jim Jim's Road Trip Essentials • Maps or a GPS • Mobile phone & charger • Water and food • Car insurance details • First aid kit and torch For more holiday safety tips click here: http://www.nrma.com.au/help-information/keeping-safe-secure/road-safety
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