Nearly 48.3 million Americans will hit the road this Thanksgiving.
Yet some may travel in a vehicle that isn’t ready for an extended road trip.
AAA estimates 400,000 Americans will need roadside assistance during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
The three most common issues are dead batteries, flat tires, and lock outs.
AAA says that drivers should check their batteries, breaks, fluids, and wiper blades, but tires are the most important.
If neglected, tires could create serious consequences – ranging from a simple flat to a dangerous blowout on the highway.
Check your tires once a month, at minimum, and before taking a long trip.
Inspect all four tires. Since some new vehicles don’t come with a spare tire, know whether you have one and if it’s inflated too.
Look for cuts, gouges or sidewall bulges.
Drivers should pay special attention to both tire inflation pressure and tire tread depth.
