Tips
You're in a big hurry now that you've got the car, but take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with this new car. Check the car for interior or exterior damage. Find the lights, radio, wipers, turn signals, cruise control and side mirror controls before you leave the lot. Set the seat and the mirrors to a level where you are comfortable. It's also a good idea to study the map and find the route to your destination before you begin driving.
Why do summer rainstorms cause so many accidents?
These often occur during the heat of the day, when the heat has pooled oil on the surface of the road. Before the rain has had the time to wash the oil off the surface, this will first make for an extremely slick and dangerous combination. You should slow down, allow for extra braking room and use your low beam headlights during rainstorms. Using your low beam headlights in a rainstorm is law in Florida and many other states.
How do I avoid confrontations on the road?
Avoid the temptation of road rage. Honking and yelling at the drivers around you is probably more likely to make someone get out their tire iron than to help get traffic moving. Be patient.
How can I avoid losing my car in the parking lot?
Remember what and where you parked. You don't want to spend your time looking for your rental car, the one that is mixed in with several hundred identical rental cars in a 10,000-space parking lot. Even worse, you'll have half a lot worth of minivans to try and see over. Check the key chain, many Rental Companies label their key chains with the car's make, model, color and license plate number in case you forget. Beware the valet, they may give you the right color, model and even have the right Rental Company's name on the key tag, but make sure they give you back the one for which you are legally responsible to return. Their lot is probably full of rental cars and mix-ups do and have happened.
