{"id":291,"date":"2018-07-12T02:58:10","date_gmt":"2018-07-12T06:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rentacarvancouver.com\/blog\/?p=291"},"modified":"2018-07-12T03:00:42","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T07:00:42","slug":"driving-safety-tips-for-your-car-hire-in-richmond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentacarvancouver.com\/blog\/driving-safety-tips-for-your-car-hire-in-richmond\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Safety Tips for Your Car Hire in Richmond"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re planning to rent a car in Richmond for a winter trip, there are a few safety tips you\u2019ll need to keep in mind for the drive. Those who have driven in Canada before will be aware of the rules of the road, but driving when the weather gets cold presents unique challenges. You\u2019re probably planning to leave Richmond with your car hire, and if so, make sure to bear this important road safety advice in mind.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rentacarvancouver.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Car-Hire-Richmond.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rentacarvancouver.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Car-Hire-Richmond.jpg\" alt=\"Car Hire Richmond\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Inform Your Rental Service of Your Destination<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before you rent a car in Richmond, tell your car hire service exactly where you\u2019re planning to take the vehicle. During the winter, cars and trucks must be equipped with snow tires to drive on certain roads. Having a truck with four-wheel drive will be much more helpful to you in adverse conditions, so discuss the best, and safest option with the company before you settle on anything.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Drive Gently and Slowly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re planning on going north to icier roads, adjust your driving technique accordingly. Being cautious while you drive is highly recommended, as surfaces become slippery and more perilous to navigate. Take it easy, speed up and slow down more smoothly than usual, never brake suddenly, and you shouldn\u2019t have any problems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Use Your Lights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If in doubt, turn your lights on. If visibility is in any way impaired, leave your lights on all day. It\u2019s better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Stay on Good Roads<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re unsure about certain routes, it\u2019s probably best to just avoid them. Renting a car in Richmond will give you a lot of access to different main roads, so try not to stray too far from the beaten track, if it\u2019s not absolutely necessary.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Turn Corners Slowly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Slow all the way down before turning a corner, and never do so at speed, because your car may skid. By bringing your vehicle to a virtual stop before making a 90-degree turn, the momentum to go in a direction you hadn\u2019t intended will be eliminated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Watch Out for Wild Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many wild animals don\u2019t go into true hibernation in Canada when winter comes around, so make sure to drive slowly and keep your eyes peeled if warning signs are erected. This will help protect you and the animals that call the area their home, and might also be a chance to spot some wildlife up close.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adjust your driving for winter conditions when you get a car hire in Richmond, and you will be safer on the road.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re planning to rent a car in Richmond for a winter trip, there are a few safety tips you\u2019ll need to keep in mind for the drive. 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