Commit to Safety and Preparedness When Renting a Vehicle

Have you ever had a rental car and reached for the gear shift on the center console when in actuality it was on the steering column? When you rent a vehicle in the course of doing business, it requires focus, attention and preparation every time. Here are some tips to keep you safe.

Driver:

• Be mentally ready to drive.
• Wear your seatbelt
• Look around before putting the vehicle in gear. Know what’s in front, beside and behind you.
• Pedestrians have the “right away” – so Yield!
• Upon arrival, put the vehicles in park. Turn vehicle off and don’t forget the keys.
• Be physically ready to drive.
• Taking allergy, cold or other meds? Know how they can affect driving so you can plan ahead.
• 90% of a driver’s reaction time depends on vision. When did you last have yours checked?
• Passengers are ready and wearing a seatbelt.

Vehicle:

• Doors closed.
• Trunk and hood closed.
• Put on your seatbelt. Any seat – every time.
• Adjust seat.
• Locate wipers, turn signals, all gauges, window controls and temperature control.
• Adjust mirrors.