SUV's are popular among drivers everywhere. A lot of people would like a nice truck or large SUV. Along with a nice big vehicle comes with responsibility. SUV's are great for families, there's lots of room and lots of power. They're also great for vacations, hauling big items, and more. Although they are great vehicles, SUV owners need to keep in mind certain things when they pull out of their driveway every day. Here are a few tips to help: Â Â
1. ​ Check the gas
Larger vehicles can use gas faster than you are used to, knowing a few tips to save gas can help exponentially. Some things you can do to save gas are watching the speed limit. Speeding can use a lot of gas. Keep up with car maintenance, making sure everything is up to date with your vehicle, the engine, tires, etc. Move any items that can add extra weight in the vehicle, extra weight will make the engine work harder thus using more gas. Shutting off the engine while waiting for friends or something. Leaving it running can definitely use more gas than needed. Â Â
Larger vehicles can use gas faster than you are used to, knowing a few tips to save gas can help exponentially. Some things you can do to save gas are watching the speed limit. Speeding can use a lot of gas. Keep up with car maintenance, making sure everything is up to date with your vehicle, the engine, tires, etc. Move any items that can add extra weight in the vehicle, extra weight will make the engine work harder thus using more gas. Shutting off the engine while waiting for friends or something. Leaving it running can definitely use more gas than needed. Â Â
2. ​ Be careful when turning
With larger vehicles you must turn with caution, whether a U-turn, turning the corner, etc. SUV's and trucks are higher lifted than smaller cars and if you turn to sharply the tires can loose traction and lift and you'll end up flipping your vehicle. So when you approach a corner, slow down and gradually turn. Â Â
With larger vehicles you must turn with caution, whether a U-turn, turning the corner, etc. SUV's and trucks are higher lifted than smaller cars and if you turn to sharply the tires can loose traction and lift and you'll end up flipping your vehicle. So when you approach a corner, slow down and gradually turn. Â Â
3. ​ BrakingÂ
Along with being careful while turning, being cautious when braking is a must as well. SUV can weigh 2-3 times more than a typical car which can mean longer braking times. You'll have to time it just right and be aware are the distance between you and the car in front of you. Slowly and gradually brake before you reach the traffic light or any thing else that would need you to stop. Â Â
Along with being careful while turning, being cautious when braking is a must as well. SUV can weigh 2-3 times more than a typical car which can mean longer braking times. You'll have to time it just right and be aware are the distance between you and the car in front of you. Slowly and gradually brake before you reach the traffic light or any thing else that would need you to stop. Â Â
4.​ Know your SUVÂ
It's good to know your SUV, and everything about it, especially what it can handle. SUV's are made to carry heavy items and drive for long times, so make sure you know what your SUV can take. Pushing it past it's limits can result is many costly trips to the mechanic. However if you always use it to it's limits it can start to get rundown fast and won't be as good as it used too. Also learn to use it properly, not all trucks and SUV's can handle the big bumpy rocks and dirt roads, make sure you know how to drive your vehicle, even during any weather condition. Â Â