Ah, summertime! Time for family vacations, long rides to relatives far away, hot scorching temperatures, brothers and sisters together 24/7 for three months, okay…you get the point! Summertime can bring a sigh of relief and add a whole other dimension of stressors! That’s why Martija Insurance Group, part of Nationwide Insurance, in Medina, Ohio wants to give you some summer driving tips to help you stay safe this vacation season! The first, of course, is to make sure that you have the best auto insurance coverage available. Also, if you’re already a Nationwide auto insurance policy holder in the Akron, Ohio or Canton, Ohio area, don’t forget to enroll in Nationwide Roadside Assistance! Now, take note of these other safe summer driving tips that you can share with other drivers in your area!
Martija Insurance Group would like to take one stressor off your list this summer by preparing you for the road trip to your vacation destination. Patrick Martija explains that a phenomenon called “highway hypnosis” is quite a common occurrence when travelers haven’t properly prepared for long road trips. As a matter of fact, if you have gotten behind the wheel while sleepy…you are not alone! More than sixty percent of drivers say that they have driven while sleepy or drowsy, but experts say that this is just as bad as driving while intoxicated! And, while most of us would never dream of driving under the influence, many drivers get behind the wheel when not fully rested. So, how should you prepare? One summer driving trip is to stock up on your sleep! Two full nights of sleep before leaving Canton or Akron for your long journey will build up your energy reserves. Also, plan your break between the hours of one and three pm. This is when your body temperature naturally is lower, and you tend to be sleepier.
Another summer driving tip is to fuel up! And by this Martija Insurance Group means you, not the car. (Okay, the car is important too…because if you run out of gas, you will be stranded along side the road, and you will be thankful you have Martija Insurance Group as your auto insurance carrier and that you have Nationwide Roadside Assistance!) Stock your car with healthy, vitamin-packed treats that you can snack on throughout your journey. This will eliminate the urge to make a quick fast food stop. Agent Patrick Martija says that carrots, small bags of almonds, and fresh fruits are his choice when on a long road trip. Water is also key to fueling your body! Keep lots of bottled water in a cooler in the car…might make for more frequent stops, but at least you will be an alert driver!
Additionally, Martija Insurance Group recommends keeping your brain exercised! Listen to your favorite music or play a book on tape. Contrary to some beliefs, this is not distracting; it keeps your mind engaged and focused. However, singing out loud may not be appreciated by all of your passengers!
Now, that you have these summer driving tips at hand, bags packed, and are ready to hit the highway…have you forgotten anything? Before setting out on vacation, it might not be a bad idea to give your auto insurance, life insurance, and home insurance a brief glance. Give Martija Insurance Group a call at 330-903-0879 to update your auto insurance policy or to get enrolled in Nationwide Roadside Assistance. You can also find them on Facebook for more safe driving tips! Many drivers in the Akron, Ohio and Canton, Ohio area have already added them to their summer “to do list”…shouldn’t you? Martija Insurance Group is part of Nationwide Insurance, 404 North Court Street in Medina, Ohio….Martija Insurance Group, keeping you safe this summer, because they care!