If you are travelling by car, in order to minimize the risk of having roadside accidents, the first step you can take is to plan ahead and keep safety at the forefront of your mind.

First of all, you will want to get your car ready for the road. Performing a vehicle maintenance check is an important step towards road trip safety.

Some steps included in your car safety check should include: checking and monitoring tire pressure, ensuring all fluids, such as transmission, steering, brake, motor oil, windshield wiper, and coolant levels are topped up. You will also want to include testing the battery and making sure you have a fully stocked emergency roadside kit.

Other key safe driving tips should include performing safe driving above all. Focusing on the road is an important part of safe driving practices, especially when you may be dealing with busy roads, that are congested with other motorists.

Whether or not you are driving alone or have family or friends in the vehicle, it is necessary that you reduce distractions. While it best to have your phone handy in case you do break down or have an accident, keeping your mobile device out of sight is fundamentally important and can greatly reduce your risk of being involved in a driving accident.

One of the ways you may also be planning to enjoy your summer is by going camping. Whether you are close to home or have travelling a bit further in mind, it is important to take the time to consider how you will keep yourself and your travel companions safe.

Before you even head out, it is recommended that you research the area you are going to be occupying. For example, knowing about the rules of the campgrounds, as well as the local fire danger ratings is important. There may even be fire bans in the area that you need to be aware of, and you can monitor these on the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System.

If you you are ok to proceed with having campfires in this region, then you will want to be up-to-date with campfire safety. Overall, it is necessary to learn about the best location and conditions for building a fire, such as a spot that is flat and bare and as far away from dry grass and of course a forested area as well as anything else that is combustible.

Before you even build your fire, you will need to have access to a water source, a bucket, or another extinguishing material. It is essential that you always keep a close eye on your campfire and ensure the fire is fully put out before leaving the area unattended.

Ultimately, you are the one responsible for your campfire, and to avoid accidents you should adequately review campfire safety as well as fire safety, in general with all individuals you are camping with.

In order to ensure everyone remains safe, the best course of action is to plan ahead for a range of potential incidences. With that being said, sometimes accidents do happen and you will want to be prepared for this as well.

While you can do everything in your power to avoid accidents this summer, it is still important to have the right insurance to help with a variety of situations that you may still encounter. Having both the best vehicle insurance, medical and travel insurance, as well as home insurance to keep your home safe while you are away, can make a world of difference.

Contact Leaders Insurance to learn more about our insurance policies and how we can contribute the helping you stay safe this summer.