The summer season is the perfect time to enjoy outings with friends, tie the knot at an outdoor venue, or reconnect with your faith alongside a church or youth group. Unfortunately, warmer weather can also mean more accidents. Before you hit the road this summer, take our five driving tips for staying safe behind the wheel.

• Make sure your vehicle is road-ready. It’s essential to have your vehicle inspected to make sure it’s ready for the road. Have your brakes, belts, tires, fluid levels, oil, and transmission inspected to ensure safe travels for children and adult passengers.
• Make sure the driver is hydrated. You should never operate a motor vehicle when you’re dehydrated, as dehydration can cause dizziness and fatigue. Remember to drink plenty of water before you drive and bring along a water bottle for everyone in the vehicle.
• Put the phone away. When you’re on your way to an event or outing, it can be tempting to shoot off a few quick text messages on the road to the friends you’re meeting to let them know where you are. However, even sending a single text message significantly increases your chances of being involved in an accident. Skip the texts and put your phone away until you arrive at your destination.
• Add in your roadside emergency kit. Every driver knows that they should have an emergency roadside kit for winter travel—but did you know that you should also swap your kit out for summer? Create a summer roadside emergency kit with a cell phone charger, first-aid kit, nonperishable food, and a paper map, and store it in your vehicle.
• Schedule group transportation for major events. If you’re planning a group trip, scheduling a wedding, bachelor party, or church bus rental in Philadelphia, PA from YellowBird Bus Company will ensure a safe arrival for everyone in your group.

Looking to make sure that your entire group makes it to an upcoming event safely and on-time? Let YellowBird Bus Company handle your ride! Our wedding, company, or church group bus rentals in Philadelphia, PA are affordable and perfect for any summer event. If you’d like to learn more or schedule your ride, give us a call today at 215-352-3042, or pay us a visit online at https://yellowbirdbus.com.