Hot weather conditions, heavy traffic and long-term vehicle use reveal points that drivers need to pay attention to.
Pointing out that as a company that makes a difference in the fleet rental sector, their priority is driver safety, Port Fleet Rental General Manager Ogün Bükülmeden said, “The awakening of nature with the summer season encourages people to go on long trips. But long trips require real preparation and attention. Drivers must systematically inspect their vehicles and perform necessary maintenance. Planning the route before traveling and taking regular breaks while driving are essential for a safe and enjoyable trip. For this reason, taking a break every two hours during long trips is vital to prevent road hypnosis and refresh attention. There are also small but potentially devastating consequences. For example, the pure vehicle air fresheners we place in our vehicles can turn into materials that pose a risk of fire and explosion with the power of sunlight in the summer months.” he said.
OPEN YOUR WINDOWS BEFORE TURNING ON YOUR AIR CONDITIONER IN THE SUMMER MONTHS
Bükülmeden also warned about air conditioners, which are the savior of vehicle users in the summer months, and said, “The windows should definitely be opened before turning on the air conditioner in your vehicles that have been waiting in the heat for a long time. The interior of your vehicle will be full of high heat due to the influence of the sun. When strong heat is added to it, a dangerous environment for your health may occur. For this reason, be sure to open your windows before turning on the air conditioner of your vehicle,” he said.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE OWNERS SHOULD DETERMINE THEIR ROUTES BASED ON CHARGING STATIONS
Emphasizing that those who want to have an uninterrupted holiday should organize their routes according to charging stations, General Manager Bükülmeden said, “The use of electric vehicles is increasing rapidly in our country compared to the world. The same increase is being tried to be achieved in charging stations, but it is of great importance to determine the locations of the stations before setting off. The critical point here is to determine the route to be taken according to the points where charging stations are located. If this process is skipped, to give an example, a 3-hour journey can take 9-10 hours. "Electric vehicle users should not ignore this point in terms of loss of both time and power," he said.
