Important

Ensure that this handbook is in the glove box at all times.
A well equipped first aid kit with bandage,
pain relief spray, antiseptic cream, anti-allergic like Avil, Aspirin,
mosquito repellent cream or spray like Odomos.
Car drivers with diabetes, blood pressure, asthma or illness for
which they take prescription drugs , should keep a stock of their
medicines in the car.
In a disaster- like situation instead of trying to reach home,
first reach the nearest acquaintance. Try to minimise travel.
Lower your window panes while driving through water logged areas.
Carry out pre-monsoon checks of batteries, tyres, electrical
wiring, engine, maintenance of your car including wipers
and top -up the fuel of your car during the monsoon.
Initial light rains will mix with the dust and oils on the road to produce
a very slippery surface. Such conditions must be treated with extreme
caution as tyres tend to have less grip on slippery surfaces.
Ensure that your tyres have the recommended air pressure and
sufficient tread depth.
Install in your car mobile battery charger and ensure your FM Radio is
in working condition to tune into announcements. Ensure that you
have at least one CDMA cell phone in the car. It seems that CDMA
phones worked more effectively than the GSM phone during an
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