Q #627 - Why is it particularly important to carry out a check on your vehicle before making a long motorway journey?
Before you start your journey, make sure that your vehicle can cope with the demands of high-speed driving. You should check a number of things, the main ones being oil, water and tyres. You also need to plan rest stops if you're making a long journey.
| You'll have to do more harsh braking on motorways | |
| Motorway service stations don't deal with breakdowns | |
| The road surface will wear down the tyres faster | |
| Continuous high speeds increase the risk of your vehicle breaking down |
