This past week I have seen so many car accidents
Every route I have traveled this week
There has been an incident
Living in the South East
We drive on some of the busiest roads in the country
To get anywhere beyond our own county we have to use the M25
Cross into Essex
Or drive through central London
Seeing car crashes always acts as a stark reminder
Of how quickly things can go wrong on the road
And how important it is to drive safely
And to keep the car in good condition
A couple of the crashes this week have really affected me
As they are in places where I always worry about something going wrong
Blind corners
Narrow bridges
Windy lanes with not many passing places
Busy crossroads
Where we live most of the driving that I do is on rural roads
And I often worry that if something did happen to us in the car
No one would be able to find us
Mobile signal in our area can be sketchy at best
Driving is something I do out of necessity
It is not something I enjoy at all
I often think that I should know more about car maintenance than I do
I get through so many tyres
Because of all the pot holes on our local lanes
And I worry about something more serious going wrong
My biggest fears are that the steering will lock
Or the brakes will fail
If you are in Essex and driving in the Chelmsford area
You can get your brakes tested with Jet Wheel Tyre
Inspecting brakes is an important part of regular car maintenance
The thought of losing control of the car
And being unable to stop
Just terrifies me
It terrifies me
I carry very precious cargo in my car!
Knowing the signs of failing brakes
Is something I have read about
When it comes to safety in the car
The brake system is your best friend
It is important to know the signs of failing brakes
So that you can have them repaired immediately
In order to keep you and your passengers safe
Effective braking can make a big difference
The difference between having a serious accident
And driving away without a scratch
Signs to look out for are
A brake warning light coming on
Funny noises when you brake such as squeaking or squealing
Grinding sensations when you brake
Car pulling to one side when you brake
Brakes not stopping the car as effectively as you feel they should
Fluid leaking from the car
Unusual movements such as bouncing or shaking when you brake
If you notice anything that is out of the ordinary
It is best to get your brakes inspected
Properly maintained brakes will keep you and your family safe on the road
Having a regular inspection can ease anxiety
And making driving from A to B
Easy as 1 2 3!
One of the things I am trying to do
Is build up the confidence to drive on the motorway
I would like to be able to visit my sister in Derbyshire
Which involves navigating the M25
Including the Dartford Crossing
My worries about this would be lessened
Knowing that my brakes were fully fit for the journey
Being able to confidently drive around the M25
Would open up so many adventures for our family
Without relying on David coming with us all the time
We could have some very exciting Edspire Edventures
Visiting friends and family in Essex
Expeditions to see the animals in Colchester Zoo
A flying visit to Harry Potter World
And maybe the odd trip to Ikea!
Knowing I have reliable brakes
Would make these breaks feel more possible
Time to buckle up and hit the road!
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