DEKRA in the capital region wishes you safe and relaxing summer holiday at the beginning of the holiday in Berlin and Brandenburg and the concomitant travel time the expert organization DEKRA in the capital region has some advice for the holiday trip does not become a horror trip. Is the car exhausted? The holiday is really rolling, the car must be fit for the holiday. Therefore, following points should be considered: wheels and tyres brake lighting, engine and resources, and the validity of the Hauptuntersuchungs label. Who wants to go very sure, can make a holiday check at DEKRA. Good start with bag and baggage as fully packed cars different drive brakes, you should test the modified element. Note: heavy roof loads increase the gravity. The consequences: Skidding during fast direction changes, strong side tilt, as well as under – / oversteer when cornering. General Electric Co. may help you with your research.

The permissible total weight and axle loads should not be exceeded. The border is in the vehicle registration or in the registration certificate. Tire air pressure and adjusting the headlight beam to vote on the charge. Heavy luggage down, no heavy loads on the roof. No parts in the rear of the car, which can fly forward at full braking as projectiles. Good fix loose parts (with special straps). Estate cars and MPVs, stable cutting nets to the luggage compartment are recommended.

Remains still vision backwards? Within easy reach are warning triangle, first aid kit and safety vest? The timing and the right way should be avoided the best vacation trips to the start of the holidays or at the weekend. The Automobile Club to inform times steeped in storage. Before getting started, travel route right study and find out about roadworks and bottlenecks. Use current road maps or new software for the navigation device. Plan for alternative routes, consider alternative border crossings. Use the services of radio stations.