It’s Easter bank holiday and motorists can expect the roads to be packed as millions set off to enjoy the long weekend break.
1. Check the vehicle is safe: Top up the oil, water and brake fluids, check the tyre pressure and ensure lights and windscreen wipers work.
2. Plan the journey: Don’t rely on the sat nav; always have a map handy, check travel advice websites such as www.highways.gov.uk, www.trafficscotland.org, www.traffic-wales.com and tune in to traffic alerts on the radio.
3. Keep children occupied: Bored children tend to make more noise, distracting the driver. Taking some things to occupy the children such as pencils or books can help – and electronic games are great if the volume is muted! Have some easy to play games ready – petrol stations often supply children’s activity packs for free.
4. Breaks: The Department for Transport recommends that drivers take a break every two hours; anything longer and motorists’ concentration can drop and children become restless. But avoid paying Motorway service area prices for food and fuel by stocking up before you leave.
5: Strap them in: Children will need to be restrained in a suitable child restraint. More information about child restraints can be found on www.dft.gov.uk
Happy Easter!
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