Super holiday safety checklist

Super Cheap Auto DIY Holiday Road Travel Checklist

Before you set off…

• Plan two-hourly stops if traveling long distance
• Allow extra time for delays/traffic
• Thoroughly check your vehicle using the following checklist:
• Make sure all lights are working
• Check fan belt condition and tension
• Check break and clutch fluid levels
• Check cooling system and hoses
• Check oil levels and check for leaks
• Ensure tyres, including spare tyre, are properly inflated
  

For campers:

• Check tide times if driving along the beach
• Ensure tyres are deflated to the correct pressure levels for sand driving
• Ensure someone at home knows your camping schedule and destination
• Make sure you have a high powered lighting source
• Pack a winch or 4WD snatch strap
• Pack a first aid kit
• Ensure you always have at least five litres of water containers filled, per person, per day.
  

If towing a trailer, boat or caravan:

• Make sure the vehicle is suited to the trailer
• Make sure the load is evenly distributed and does not exceed the vehicles weight specification.
• Ensure fittings, couplings and chains are fastened properly
• Make sure number plates aren’t obscured
  

Hitting the road…

• Share the driving if possible
• Take 15 minute breaks every two hours
• Ensure all passengers’ seatbelts are fastened and positioned correctly
• Be aware of any strange noises or smells coming from the car
  

Homeward bound…

• Ensure tyre pressure is reset to road driving levels
• Be aware of school zone signs as some schools may have resumed
• If returning from beach driving, thoroughly wash beneath your vehicle