Is your vehicle safe? Here’s a quick checklist that helps to
determine whether or not your vehicle is roadworthy:
- Tyres are very important and should be inspected for wear and tear and correct air pressure. There must be sufficient tread on tyres for them to operate effectively. Wheel balancing and alignment should also be checked regularly;
- Windscreen wipers should be effective and in good working order. New blades are inexpensive and easy to fit;
- The windscreen washer container should be filled to clear the windscreen of bugs and road debris. Windscreen cracks and/or blemishes should be repaired;
- Worn shock absorbers have a detrimental effect on a vehicle’s handling. Have shock absorbers checked before a long journey;
- Brakes should be thoroughly inspected;
- Lights and headlamps should be in good working order and be properly adjusted;
- Mirrors should be properly adjusted;
- Brake and indicator signals should be in good working order.
Tek Time Drive... Arrive Alive! A road safety campaign brought to you by the Jamaica National General Insurance (JNGI) Company Ltd.