As summer ends and the new school year begins, Durango’s roads get busier with school traffic. Preparing your vehicle for increased stop-and-go driving is essential to keeping you and your family safe.
1. Check Your Brakes
With more frequent stops in school zones and heavy traffic, your brakes will work overtime. Ensure they’re in top condition by inspecting them at Firestone of Durango. We’ll check for wear and tear and replace any worn components to ensure you can stop safely in busy school traffic.
2. Inspect Your Tires
Tires with good tread and proper inflation are crucial for handling sudden stops and quick turns in school traffic. Fall is a great time to inspect and rotate your tires to ensure even wear. Consider replacing your tires before the school year if they’re worn.
3. Test Your Lights
With school buses on the road and kids walking to school, it’s essential to ensure all your lights are functioning properly, including headlights, brake lights, and turn signals. During your next visit to Firestone of Durango, we can check and replace any burned-out bulbs.
4. Maintain Visibility
Clear visibility is essential, especially in the early morning and late afternoon when school traffic is at its peak. Ensure your windshield wipers are in good condition. If your wipers are streaking, it’s time to replace them for clear vision on the road.
5. Plan for Extra Time
School traffic can cause delays, so plan to leave earlier than usual to avoid rushing. Giving yourself extra time helps reduce stress and allows you more time to react to sudden stops or unexpected situations on the road.
6. Practice Patience
Back-to-school season can frustrate drivers with increased traffic and longer commutes. Remember to stay calm, be patient, and follow all traffic rules, especially in school zones.
Schedule Your Back-to-School Vehicle Check Today
Get your vehicle ready for the back-to-school season with a maintenance check at Firestone of Durango. Schedule your appointment today at firestoneofdurango.com, visit us at 2515 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, or call us at (970)-259-2932. Drive with confidence this school year with help from Firestone of Durango.
