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Of the many great things about summertime, few match the fun of a family road trip. So, before you hook up that new boat or camper, or hit the road with your family or friends, take the time to review these summer travel safety tips. Prevention and planning may take a little time up front, but will spare you from dealing later with the consequences of a breakdown – or worse yet, a highway crash.
Read USDOT’s summer driving tips here.