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| When you drive as much as most of the drivers do for our
fleet accounts, you know the potential dangers of driving during
severe weather. If you get caught in a violent thunderstorm this
spring, here are a
few things to keep in mind:
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Get off the road
as soon as possible. -
The
sooner you can safely get off the road the better. If you can not
find shelter in a solid building, you are best to stay in the car
and park in an open area away from trees and power lines.
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When lightning
strikes. - Should
lightning strike, vehicles are generally a safe place because you
are shielded by metal. If your vehicle is hit by lightning,
chances are you will need a paint job or more. Electronic
components are also typically affected by lightning strikes.
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Watch for downed
power lines.
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Downed
power lines are a major concern. If a downed power line should hit
your vehicle and cause a fire, open the door and jump as far as
you can from the vehicle--never touch the ground and any metal
part of the car at the same time! If there's no fire, you are
better off staying in the car and waiting for help. |
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| While
these are serious situations, one other thing you want to avoid
when severe weather hits is a transmission problem. Drivers are
more prone to go off the road during severe weather. If you get
stuck, it's best to have a tow truck pull you out. If you must
rock the car, come to a complete stop before changing gears.
Select "L" or "1" when going forward. |
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| If
you think you may have a transmission problem, visit our AAMCO
center for an AAMCO External Diagnostic Service.
Just call your local AAMCO center, and
our transmission expert will road test your car, check the level
and condition of your transmission fluid, and evaluate the
external transmission controls to spot any potential problems.
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| You’ll
benefit from the quick service and expert workmanship at your
local AAMCO center.
We’re proud to be a part of the world’s largest chain
of transmission specialists—each of which is independently owned
and operated-- with more than 20 million satisfied customers.
AAMCO’s track record can’t be beaten.
AAMCO centers offer nationwide warranties on all repairs
made by our centers’ certified technicians using
state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, so you can travel with peace of
mind.
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