There’s nothing quite like hitting the open road, no matter the season. But there are a lot of things that can go wrong when you’re logging many miles behind the wheel.
That’s why we offer the Driver Advantage Plan. We work with top-rated insurance companies and service providers to provide programs like Driver Advantage, designed to protect your members while they are traveling by vehicle. We make it easy to offer this valuable benefit to your members — it’s easily added to auto loans, included with other programs, or offered on its own. The plan includes valuable benefits, such as:
- Roadside Assistance
- Emergency Trip Interruption
- Lost Key Protection
- Automobile Deductible Reimbursement
- Cell Phone Protection
Speaking of road trip safety, here are three simple yet important tips to share with your members:
Visit the mechanic. Prior to a vacation, it’s always a good idea to have a general look-over by an expert. It’s better to take care of any issues that your car is having before you hit the road. You don’t want to have maintenance issues that leave you on the side of the road or have worn brakes on a long road trip. Don’t forget to have your tires checked, too.
Prepare an emergency kit. Things can go wrong even with the best preparation. That’s why it’s always advisable to have an emergency kit in your car. Make sure the kit includes first aid supplies, gloves, flares, blankets (in case you are stranded at night), a car jack, jumper cables and plenty of bottled water. Including medications, such as pain relievers and antacids, snacks and extra toilet paper is also a good idea. Traveling with a baby? Make sure you have spare diapers and wipes.
Give someone your itinerary. This might sound obvious, but you’d be surprised how many people fail to let someone else know what route they plan to take and where they are going. Before you head out on your trip, make sure a relative, neighbor or good friend knows your trip itinerary. This way someone has access to your travel plans at all times. If an emergency happens while you’re on the road, you’ll have someone to call who knows exactly where you are or at least where you are planning to be.
Make sure you’re well-rested. Get plenty of sleep before your trip. While you’re on the road, make sure you’re making time for rest stops. Think twice about driving all night to get to your destination. Some of the most dangerous times of the day to drive are the early morning hours, when you’re tired and so are the other drivers are the road.