{"id":2957,"date":"2020-05-22T05:53:18","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T05:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allabouthorsepower.com\/?p=2957"},"modified":"2022-03-29T19:55:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T19:55:29","slug":"5-car-checks-to-do-before-a-long-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allabouthorsepower.com\/5-car-checks-to-do-before-a-long-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Car Checks To Do Before a Long Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Before heading out on a long drive, there are certain checks that you should undertake on your vehicle \u2013 as you want it to be as safe as possible when it\u2019s on the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, as part of ensuring that you\u2019re safe on your journey, you also need to make sure that you\u2019re being responsible. Distracted driving is not only illegal (giving you a <\/span>fine of at least $60<\/span><\/a>) but is very dangerous. So safety also starts with monitoring how you act while in control of the wheel.<\/span><\/p>\n

To help to guide you, here are 5 of the top things that you should inspect prior to your journey:<\/span><\/p>\n