The first 10 minutes rental car

Renting a car is a very serious matter that will require a lot of responsibility, attention and concentration from you. Naturally, this service gives you a huge advantage in the process of your travels, since you will not have to depend on anyone, but you can pay huge money if something happens to the rented car. Therefore, you need to understand that the car that you are renting is not yours - so you should immediately read it carefully, so that there are no surprises on the road.

Car rent and accident

According to statistics, most accidents happen about the first two kilometers from the starting location or two kilometers before arriving at the destination. And if this is true for private cars, then for the leased transport the truth will be approximately the same. But only in this case the decisive role is often played by the first ten minutes. You rent a car, sit in it and get moving, and within the first ten minutes with a high probability you are in an accident or, at the very least, in an unpleasant situation. What can we do about it? In this case, it is very important how you decide to dispose of your ten minutes. You can immediately go on the road, but you can check absolutely all the system of the machine, so that on the road there are no surprises.

Before the beginning

So, before you sit behind the wheel, check the car for damage and scratches - most often you will be able to find several that the agent did not "notice", who inspected the car for reporting. Do not hesitate to point this out, and if the agent tells you that you should not check the car - tell him that in that case he also does not. Take photos if necessary, so you can then prove that this or that scratch was on the car even before you went on the road. This is very important, as it often happens that people are fined for the damage that was caused to the car before it was rented.

The first ten minutes

Well, the car check for damage is over, and it's time for you to take on an even more serious test. Take your time - it may well take you ten minutes, but it's better to spend them wisely than to immediately get into an accident. Start the engine and let it run to check for malfunctions and irregularities. Next, check that the air conditioning and heating are turned on - depending on the time of the year, as they will be useful to you anyway. Next, set your destination in the GPS navigator or check out the real map so you do not have to worry about where you need to go at every turn, and clearly know your route. Then, take care of the rear-view mirrors, and not only to those in the cab - take care of the side mirrors so that your car does not have any blind spots left. All these actions will take about five minutes - in front of five more. Take care of the radio, as a lot of accidents occur because the driver on the move starts tuning his receiver and looking for the right wave. If you want to listen to music - prepare everything in advance. Find all the necessary control systems, such as buttons for opening and closing windows, turning on and off wipers, turn signals and so on. All this you need to know in advance, and not try to understand on the go. Also, if you know that you need to stop at the gas station, check how the tank opens so that the station does not disgrace and do not open, for example, the hood. Separately, pay attention to the headlights and other light signals that are on your car so you can turn them on and off freely. Do not forget about the handbrake - if it's on, turn it off so as not to spoil the rubber right at the start. When ten minutes have come to an end, you will be ready for the trip - go to the exit and quietly join the traffic flow.

During

While you are driving, repeat several times in your mind all that you have learned about your car so that you can continue to use it safely.