Car Safety Tips

Safety of the car is very important to be safe while driving. Without proper care of the car it may lead to accidents and sometimes death. Without having proper skills on driving, do not drive where there is heavy traffic and areas that are usually busy. You must be aware of traffic signals and meaning of the signs that are displayed on road sides.

Lets take a look at some of the car safety tips that should be followed to ensure safe driving.

Do not drive drunk: When a person consumes alcohol it will effect on his/her reaction and decision making time. Once alcohol starts getting into the blood it will take much time to get back to normal. This can be very dangerous, as it may lead to accident. It is, however, better to avoid consuming alcohol or drugs while driving.

Speed limit: Speed limit is mentioned on the road sides and it better to follow them. Some people drive the car with maximum speed. It is really very difficult to control with that speed, especially in the traffic. It causes the damage to the person who is driving and others also.

Do not drive sleepy: Always get enough sleep while driving for a long distance. Do not try to drive when you are felling sleepy. Drive only when you fully awake and in your senses. Eat something before long distance traveling and avoid high caffeine drinks to be awake.

Seat belts: Modern seat belts were introduced in 1959 and till date it has saved thousands of lives. It is the first one in safety equipments in the car. So wear seat belt properly.

Driving in fog: It is difficult to see the road and other vehicles in fog. Don't turn on high beam lights because it will make it more difficult for you to see the road. Dip headlights makes it easy to see. Low beam lights focuses on the road so can see the road clearly. Better to drive slowly and maintain the speed. Also maintain the distance for brakes.

First aid kit: Having a first aid kit in the car will be more equipped, when encountered with an accident. First aid kits are available in most of the medical and retail places.

Clean lights and glasses: Always clean the lights and glasses properly. Clear visibility is required when traveling, especially in the nights. Lights are also equally important as the car glasses.

Safety is associated with personal and lives of your most beloved. So do not neglect the safety measures in car and drive safely.

Things to Consider When Selecting An Air Conditioner

When deciding to buy an air conditioner there are various things that should be considered. You need to be sure for the money you have invested in an air conditioner will serve you for years to come and will operate effectively.

Following are some of the things that should be considered when buying an air conditioner. 

Electricity consumption: Electricity costs are on a rise. In order to minimize electricity consumption, opt for the one that consumes less power. Electrical consumption of the air conditioner depends on the tonnage of the AC. Less electricity is consumed by lesser ton, whereas the AC that has more tons consumes much electricity. Identify the cooling capability for your space and then purchase the air conditioner.

Noise levels: You won't prefer a noisy AC especially when you are resting or sleeping. It is difficult to find an AC that makes no noise. The noise from the AC should not be too loud and irritating. Split units make lesser noise when compared to other types of air conditioners. It is because the internal unit does not contain compressor, it is placed in the external unit that is placed outside the house.

Compressor: The reliability and durability of an air conditioner depends on the compressor. A good compressor has more than five years warranty and works for many years without any hindrance or problem.

Maintenance: Every air conditioner requires regular maintenance to function properly for years to come. Negligence in maintaining the AC leads to decline in performance. Cleaning various parts of the air conditioner can reduce energy consumption by 5% to 15%. So select the one that is easy to maintain and clean.

Price: When buying an air conditioner, consider the cost that also include installation cost, stabilizer cost and maintenance cost.