A TRUCK driver has warned vehicle owners about a section of highway they said was the worst to use during the summer.
In a comment on Reddit, the truck driver said vehicle owners should beware of dangerous creatures if they stop.
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More than 4,000 drivers commented in a now-deleted Reddit thread about the worst stretches of highway in America.
A commenter in the thread with the most interactions said that they have driven the longest stretches of road in the US during their trucking career.
The truck driver called a Florida highway during the summer.
“It’s hot and humid,” the truck driver said as he complained about Interstate 75 from Miami to Naples.
“If you break it, it’s an open question whether the heat/humidity, mosquitoes or crocodiles will get to it first.”
The driver also criticized ten other highways for their unenviable failures.
Interstates 80 in Wyoming and 70 in Kansas are the most boring, he said.
Texas’ I-10 “never ends,” they added.
He also ranked I-95 in Florida and I-45 in Texas as the “deadliest.”
Los Angeles, Charlotte, Dallas and Washington DC receive negative points for their excessive traffic.
The truck driver’s comment has more than 6 thousand likes and well over 1,500 comments continuing the criticism of the highway.
A main comment thread continued to disparage I-10 in Texas.
“[I] We once drove along the stretch of I-10 from San Antonio to El Paso watching a dragonfly that wrapped itself around our antenna near Junction,” one driver commented.
“[The bug] it slowly dried in the summer heat. That’s how exciting this is.”
SUMMER DRIVING TIPS
As drivers continue to navigate long stretches of summer highways, experts are warning car owners to keep up with air conditioning maintenance.
“Heat can really affect vehicles if maintenance isn’t up to date,” Anleyn Venegas, a representative for the Auto Club of Southern California, told the San Diego-based CBS affiliate. KFMB.
Venegas added that drivers should keep their air conditioning units in perfect condition to maintain safety on the roads.
Expert Advice on Preparing Your Car for Summer
Dustin Piggot, a service manager at a Subaru dealership with years of technical experience, told The US Sun in an exclusive interview what items drivers should have checked before temperatures soared:
- Perform a multipoint inspection. A paid inspection will ask a technician to check vital systems like your brakes, power steering, and front and rear suspension for leaks or defects. They will also test the condition of the battery and check vital fluid levels and conditions.
- Refrigeration system. Before things get hot, drivers should have their cooling system inspected for proper coolant levels and condition, evaluate radiator hoses, and check the radiator.
- Check your air conditioning system. If the freon is low and needs to be charged or parts need to be replaced, it is essential to resolve the problem before the temperature rises.
- Make sure your tires are suitable for warmer climates. If you live in a climate that requires a dedicated winter tire, switch to all-season or summer tires if possible to extend the life of your winter tire. Winter tires are softer and wear out much more quickly in warmer climates.
- Observe the depth of the tread. Tires with low tread depth will make it more difficult to stop your car if you need to avoid an accident.
- Give your car some TLC. Before it gets too hot, Piggott says it’s important to give your car a good cleaning to remove winter grime and grime and treat its paintwork with a nice coat of wax to protect it from harsh UV rays and high heat. Many dealerships like his offer detailing and washing services.
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The heat leads to exhaustion, she said.
Ultimately, drowsy drivers are more susceptible to accidents.
“Unfortunately, we see more accidents during the summer,” she said.
But mechanics have several solutions for drivers who want to keep their cooling systems working during the hot months.
Famous mechanic Scotty Kilmer (@scottykilmer) told drivers they should spend another $25 to fix the AC.
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