Nasty weather can be a part of living here in Central Florida. Although most of your year is full of bright sunshine, we do get our fair share of summer thunderstorms and the occasional hurricane! That's why it's best to be prepared for driving in ALL types of weather! Driving in rain is a given – most people know how to effectively handle that – but do you know how to tackle driving in high winds? Our new Toyota dealership near Orlando is here to help!
Prep your new Toyota near Orlando for bad weather with Toyota service!
Before you hit the road to attempt driving in high winds, you need to make sure your new Toyota near Orlando is ready for the job! That’s where our Clermont Toyota Service Center comes into play – they can prep your car for taking on bad weather like a pro. Here are the main areas you should focus on to get your new Toyota near Orlando in tip-top shape for driving in high winds:
Tires! You’ll need a good grip on the road in bad weather, so you’ll want to ensure that your car tires are inflated properly (which can also improve fuel efficiency) and also that they have enough tread on them to provide enough grip and traction. Our Toyota service techs near Orlando can measure this for you and make sure they’re safe!
Brakes! You’ll need a responsive braking system when driving your new Toyota near Orlando in high winds, as you may have to react quickly when debris gets blown into the road or a car gets pushed into your lane. Schedule Toyota brake service!
You should also have our Toyota service techs check out your headlights, wipers, and battery. With high winds often comes rain, and you also don’t want to get stuck with a dead battery in bad weather! Prep your new Toyota near Orlando like a champ!
You should also have our Toyota service techs check out your headlights, wipers, and battery. With high winds often comes rain, and you also don’t want to get stuck with a dead battery in bad weather! Prep your new Toyota near Orlando like a champ!
Alter your driving in high winds!
You should also know how to handle your new Toyota near Orlando when you’re driving in bad weather with high winds. Here are some driving tips to keep in mind when the wind picks up!
- Slow down. It's easier to react when you're behind the wheel of your new Toyota near Orlando if you're following the speed limit!
- Stay away from larger vehicles, especially semis. They have a larger surface area, so they're more likely to be pushed around by the wind in bad conditions and MAY be pushed into your path!
- Keep both hands on the wheel. You'll need to be paying full attention to the road in windy conditions, and be prepared to react if a gust of wind hits you!
- Put away distractions. Like we mentioned, you need to be focused on the road and driving! That means ditch the devices, keep your eyes on a swivel in front of you, and make sure to follow the rules of the road and defensive driving!
Have questions or need to schedule service for your new Toyota near Orlando? Call us today at (866) 454-1614!
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