Since automobiles became mainstream after the introduction of Henry Ford’s Model T, more people have died on the road than the two World Wars combined. According to the WHO, around 1.3 million people die due to injuries sustained from road accidents every year. To put things into perspective, that’s more than the combined population of Manchester, Edinburgh and Liverpool dying every year due to automobile accidents.

Although Britain is considered one of the safer places to drive, more than 1,800 people died of road-related injuries in 2016 in this country. The worst part about it is that most of these accidents can be easily avoided if drivers are a tad more conscious and alert.

As a driver, it is your responsibility to ensure the safety of your co-passengers and everyone else on the road. Here are the steps you can take for making the streets a little safer:

1. Avoid over-speeding
The adage ‘better late, than never’ may have been conceived under different circumstances but it fits this particular scenario like a glove. Many people over-speed to avoid being late and in the process end up on a hospital bed. According to gov.co.uk, there have been nearly 63,000 accidents due to over-speeding in the five-year period between 2012 and 2016.

It’s easily avoidable. If you want some additional impetus, driving at a steady speed of below 60 miles per hour is great for your car’s fuel economy as well. So, you get to stay safe and save some moolah while you are at it. It’s a win-win.

2. Go for run-flats
Punctures, especially the ones that lead to a blowout, are another major deterrent to road safety. It leads to the driver’s loss of control over the car and resultantly accidents. There is really only one correct solution to this problem- run flat tyres Manchester. These tyres have a reinforced sidewall that all but eliminates the chances of a blowout. Minor leaks may still manifest from time to time. Even that shouldn’t worry you as you can drive for 50 miles with no air pressure with these tyres.

3. Evaluate the condition of safety equipment regularly
Every car manufacturer stacks their cars with safety equipment including:
• Airbags
• Seatbelts
• Internal padding on the door
• Headrests
• Child safety seats

These components do not require regular attention but keep an eye out for any defect. Make sure that seat belts aren’t loose; the headrests are not hanging etc. You’ll need them in their perfect conditions if you do encounter any unfortunate incident on the road.

4. Make your car MOT-worthy
If you were asked to take your MOT right now, would your car pass the test? If yes, then you’re on the right track. If no, and it’ll be a ‘no’ for most people, then you are severely compromising on your road safety. Ascertaining that your car is MOT-ready at any given point in time is the best way of ensuring that you don’t face an accident due to a mechanical failure of your vehicle.

Periodic car servicing at garages like Gilgal Tyre will be enough to keep your car in a road-safe condition. They will check everything from the brakes to the state of your car tyres in Manchester. The rest is up to you. For more information please visit here: https://www.gilgaltyre.com/