This week is Queensland Road Safety Week and together with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) we’re committing to putting road safety first.
According to RACQ, only 52 per cent of Queenslanders service their cars at six- or 12-month intervals. While it may be tempting not to spend your hard-earned cash on maintaining your vehicle, by keeping it in good condition, you’re protecting yourself and other road users.
Simple safety checks only take a few minutes to complete:
Wipers – in the ‘Sunshine State’ it can be easy to forget, but it’s important to regularly check that the windscreen wipers and washers operate efficiently
Tyres – make sure you check your tyre pressures, conditions, tread wear and depth
Lights – make sure you’re visible on the road by checking your exterior lights are in good working condition
Brakes – if you notice noisy brakes, a spongy brake pedal or your car pulling to the