SAFETY TIPS

You’ve probably seen it – the tire pressure warning light (see accompanying image) – a computerized measurement that alerts you when the pressure of one (or more) of your tires falls below 25% of the manufacturer’s recommended psi (pounds per square inch). Some cars alert you if your tire’s pressure is too high, but the majority of vehicles focus on the more common problem: underinflation.

Roadside assistance is one of those things you arrange before you need it, not during. Programs typically cover towing, flat tire changes, lost key replacement, help with stuck vehicles, and fuel delivery. Coverage varies a lot, particularly on towing distance, which matters more in Canada than almost anywhere given the distances between services on many routes.