Sunny-day driving can be dangerous for many reasons. Keep reading this post by AMSOIL: North American Wholesale in Corpus Christi, TX, to learn how to stay safe from the sun while driving in these sunny months. 

Why is Sunny-day Driving Dangerous?

Different weather conditions can cause driving to be dangerous. Each has its own reasons why, but if you ask, most people don’t consider sunny-day driving a part of those risky driving conditions. However, driving on a sunny day can have some dangers you might not have considered, like dehydration, being blinded by the sun, or a sudden wave of aggressive driving.

One way to protect yourself and your vehicle when sunny-day driving is by having a reliable car that will endure the heat. For advice on the best products for your engine, call North American Wholesale at (866) 580-1008, and one of their oil pros will help you out. Once you’re ready, place an order at AMSOIL's online shop anytime!

Protect Yourself From the Sun

The first way to stay safe when driving on a sunny and hot day is to protect yourself. Diseases like skin cancer are no joke, that’s why using sunblock, sunglasses, driving gloves, and a hat is your best bet to keep you and your skin safe from harmful UV rays.

Stay Hydrated

Being covered isn’t enough on a sunny day. It’s also important to stay hydrated as cars can get extremely hot and cause you to dehydrate quickly. Have a bottle of fresh water with you and constantly drink from it to prevent dehydration. Some symptoms of dehydration are having a dry mouth, developing a headache on the front of your head, sunken eyes, and not feeling like going to the bathroom for a few hours. If you have any of these symptoms, go somewhere fresh and drink an electrolyte drink to replenish.

Avoid Being Blinded by the Sun

Another common thing to happen when driving around on a sunny day is being blinded by the sun. This can be very dangerous as you rely on your eyes to stay safe on the road. To avoid this, wear sunglasses, use your visor to block out the sun rays, and don’t look at shiny surfaces directly.

Have a Reliable Maintenance Routine

Having a reliable maintenance routine is essential, especially if driving in hazardous weather conditions. Hot weather directly impacts two critical parts of your car: your tires and your cooling system. It’s always important to keep your vehicle in the best condition. Still, for hot weather, it’s essential in hot weather to keep an eye on your car’s coolant level and that the overall system is working correctly. For your tires, it’s essential to keep them in good condition. If possible, switch out your tires for summer ones designed specifically for hotter temperatures.

With excellent products like AMSOIL’s Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, you can ensure your engine will run better for longer. For this and many other wonderful products, call North American Wholesale at (866) 580-1008 and speak to one of their oil pros.

Clean Your Vehicle

Next up is ensuring your vehicle’s windshield and windows are clean. This is important because the glare from a dirty windshield can be a hazard. Letting gunk build on it is dangerous and can cause you not to be able to see the road correctly, which could cause you to have an accident. Keeping your car clean is an excellent way to avoid this.

Don’t Drive at the Hottest Time

As mentioned before, intense heat can be bad for you and your vehicle; avoiding the hottest times, usually between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm, is an excellent way to ensure your car will be cool and comfortable for your commute.

Avoid Road Rage

Road rage is a dangerous part of driving, and things like excessive heat pulls out the worst in many drivers. This is another good reason to avoid driving at the hottest time of the day. If you can’t avoid it, try and steer clear of bad and aggressive driving to keep yourself safe on the road.

Drive at a Distance

As a last suggestion, driving at a distance from others is a good idea when sunny-day driving. Many outside elements can cause you to be blinded or for other drivers to not be at their best. So keep yourself out of the way by keeping a distance from other cars. If anyone were to stop suddenly, you’d have enough time to swerve or stop without causing a crash.

Call North American Wholesale at (866) 580-1008 or visit AMSOIL's online shop to order the best products for your engine today!