Memorial Day Weekend Safe Driving Tips

BRIGHTON, Mich.- Who's excited to celebrate the unofficial start of summer this Memorial Day weekend? We sure are! But whether you're spending the weekend on the lake or headed up north, we want you to have a safe, accident-free weekend, which is why we want to share with you these Memorial Day Weekend Safe Driving Tips!

The National Safety Council estimates that hundreds of traffic fatalities and thousands of injuries will occur from motor vehicle collisions over the holiday weekend. The Memorial Day holiday weekend has also averaged 11.5% more traffic fatalities than similar non-holiday periods, partially due to increased traffic. Which is why it's important to draw attention to safe driving practices before we all hit the road this weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend Safe Driving Tips
-Avoid all cell phone use when you're behind the wheel.
-Make sure all passengers are buckled up every time you get in the car.
-Make sure children are in age-appropriate safety seats.
-All Children under 12 years old should always sit in the back seat.
-Allow extra travel time to accomodate traffic and avoid the need to rush or speed.
-Drive defensively and exercise caution, especially during poor weather conditions.
-Get enough rest and avoid driving while drowsy.
-Arrange a designated driver. Even moderate consumption of alcohol can impair your reaction time and driving judgement.

Wishing you a relaxing and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend! Keep these holiday weekend safe driving tips in mind when you hit the road since there will be more cars out on the road. If you need a reliable vehicle to get you to your Memorial Day celebration, check out our New Ford Cars. We also have a huge inventory of Certified Pre-Owned Cars For Sale at our Used Car Dealership! Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives for customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800) 836-8206.

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Tire Tips From Brighton Ford

BRIGHTON Mich., - As a car owner you should know a few very important tire tips so that you can keep your car running smoothly and safely.  Here are some facts that could really help you out!

-       1) When you are only replacing two tires, put the new ones on the back:  No matter whether you have a rear, front or all-wheel-drive vehicle the rear tires are what provide stability and the new tires must go on the back.  Otherwise you run the risk of spinning out when driving in bad weather conditions or taking tight corners.

-       2) The TPMS (tire-pressure monitoring system) in your vehicle does not alert you that your tires are running low on air until they are more than 25% under the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended pressure.  TPMS is supposed to be a last minute warning not just a friendly reminder so make sure you keep an eye on your tire pressure!

-     3) Your tires will not burst if you exceed the “max press” number for your vehicle, however, reaching such a high pressure level could cause a tire failure if you hit a big pothole on the road. 

Keeping these things in mind can help you to become a more conscious and safe driver, so pass these tire tips along to your friends and family and make sure they know these simple yet important facts about tire maintenance!

Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives on customer satisfaction. Brighton Ford proudly serves the Brighton Ford dealership needs, Howell Ford dealership needs, Fowlerville Ford dealership needs, South Lyon Ford dealership needs, Whitmore Lake Ford dealership needs and Ann Arbor Ford dealership needs. For more information on Brighton Ford visit BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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