ESSENTIAL DRIVING ADVICE FOR BANK HOLIDAY GETAWAYS

Top tips for drivers:



1. Dehydration can be as dangerous as alcohol. Severe symptoms can cause dizziness, fainting and pose a risk to drivers. Previous research from Loughborough University has found during summer there is a 146% increase in driver errors due to dehydration. Symptoms can include slower reaction times, loss of focus and muscle cramps - putting drivers and others at risk.



2. Never leave a young, elderly, or vulnerable person alone in a car. Even with the window left open, the temperature inside the car can end up being double the outside temperature.



3. Do not leave your pet in your car. Even with a sun-visor and window open, you shouldn't leave your pet locked in a vehicle. As with children, dogs can suffer from heatstroke so are unable to cool themselves, and this can have fatal consequences.



4. Always check the temperature of your child's car seat. The uncovered buckles of car seats can reach such high temperatures they can cause second degree burns.



Top tips for your car:



1. Fluid levels: You should check your car's fl...