{"id":7542,"date":"2022-07-26T19:39:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T19:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veloxinsurance.com\/?p=7542"},"modified":"2023-11-08T18:37:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T18:37:50","slug":"5-ways-to-avoid-getting-stranded-in-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veloxinsurance.com\/blog\/5-ways-to-avoid-getting-stranded-in-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Avoid Getting Stranded with a Dead Car in Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Warning lights flash all over your dashboard. The engine sputters. Gears grind. Then\u2026nothing<\/em>. You\u2019re stranded at the side of the road and, of course, it’s the middle of the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re a parent, it’s your worst nightmare. If you’re the driver of the disabled vehicle, you probably can\u2019t stop thinking, \u201cIf only I had\u2026\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Actually, there are several things you can do to minimize the risk of ending up on the shoulder of a lonely\u2014or too busy\u2014road at the worst possible time. Just like you would never drive without car insurance<\/a>, planning for emergencies while driving is part of the experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider these five ways to optimize your safety<\/a> or that of loved ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Do You Play Chicken with Your Gas Tank? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI wonder how far I can drive with the gas light on.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You wouldn\u2019t be the first to have that thought. Typically, you can go about 30 to 50 miles before a lurching stop. Nevertheless, there\u2019s a lot of wiggle room in that statement: typically<\/em> and about<\/em> are words that suggest a pretty wide distance range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the distance estimation sounds more like a way of saying, \u201cGet right to the first available gas station,\u201d that\u2019s good advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might have to drive a scary distance before seeing a service station sign if you\u2019re driving on a desolate Georgia highway. If you live in an urban area, the risk can actually be just as high. In a city, it seems like there\u2019s a gas station on every street corner, and you become complacent. You don\u2019t have to stop at the next set of pumps because you can take the one after…or the one after that. The miles fly by faster than you think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When that light comes on, take it seriously. Stop for a fill-up. Better yet, don\u2019t let it even light. Gas is incredibly expensive today, which might explain why you trust that warning longer than you should, but it can get even costlier running on empty in the middle of nowhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Do You Have Good Tires Under You? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, a set of four tires will set you back in terms of money, no question, but so will a 20-mile tow to the next town\u2014a town you are now praying has an open tire store that’s running a sale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need at least 2\/32 inches of tread to safely drive on your tires. Take the penny test<\/a> to make sure your tread is good. Insert the American coin upside down in your tread, with President Lincoln\u2019s face exposed. If the tread doesn\u2019t cover at least part of Lincoln\u2019s hair, you don\u2019t have enough rubber, and it’s time to go shopping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even when you have good tires, keep them inflated to your owner\u2019s manual specifications. Always respect your car\u2019s under-inflation warning light. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Is It Time to Give Up on Your Battery? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A car battery<\/a> typically lasts about three to five years. But there are those indefinite words again: typically<\/em> and about<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often the first warning that your battery is dying is a dead car. You need a jump. Your big mistake isn\u2019t in needing that first charge. It\u2019s in continuing to get jumps whenever you need one and assuming you\u2019ll always be able to find friendly strangers in Georgia who\u2019ll let you use their batteries for the purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take your car to a service garage the first time your battery fails you. The situation isn\u2019t going to improve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Do You Turn Up Your Radio When You Hear Weird Sounds? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve all been there. Your engine makes a noise you\u2019re not used to hearing. Maybe it\u2019s your brakes. Maybe it’s…some other car problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The temptation to stress out at how much the repair will be\u2014and then drown out that sure-to-be-expensive noise with music or a loud conversation with your passengers\u2014is strong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t go there. Take your car to be serviced and describe the sound. You won\u2019t like the bill, but the problem will only get worse and more expensive the longer it\u2019s ignored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Do You Have Roadside Assistance Included in Your Car Insurance? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You could do everything right and still end up stranded on a lonely Georgia road in the middle of the night. That\u2019s just life. It\u2019s why you need comprehensive car insurance<\/a> you can trust\u2014and roadside assistance as a leading feature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your policy includes roadside assistance, all you do is pick up the phone when stranded. Call a toll-free number 24\/7. You\u2019ll get help in the form of a couple of gallons of gas, a battery charge, a tire change, or a tow to the nearest service garage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever service you need, you\u2019ll get it round-the-clock, on weekends and holidays. The addition of roadside assistance benefits can be a worthwhile investment in your peace of mind or the safety of loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n

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