While many continue to work from home, some working professionals have started moving to work. Avoiding public transportation is definitely one way to reduce exposure to coronavirus. You can also choose to rent a car, which is a viable solution to keeping a safe distance from others. In fact, car rental companies are now more cautious and ensure sterilization of the car before and after use. Now, you must be wondering what precautions should be taken in order to drive safely in this dangerous situation. Let us relieve you of your fear, as we give you four simple tips to follow and protect yourself while driving.
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Always park your car yourself
Whether you are driving your car to the mall or anywhere with valet parking, we suggest you totally skip that. This limits your connection to the driver and guarantees you complete safety. In fact, with the ban and more people in their homes, finding a parking lot doesn’t seem to be a problem.
Sterility of the car
In order to prevent the spread of the virus, it is necessary to regularly disinfect your car. Focus on the most frequently touched areas, such as the steering wheel, gear, infotainment system, doors and windows, and seat belts. Not to mention the dashboard as well, because it carries the largest number of germs. Use a strong alcohol-based disinfectant when cleaning to keep out any viruses.
Beware of gas stations
While this may not sound like a major risk, according to a recent study done, it has been found that gas stations carry germs more than twelve times that of a public bath. Now this is definitely something to consider, isn’t it? With more than thousands of cars visited in one day and workers who communicate with various individuals, you may want to be more careful when refueling your rental vehicle. In the case of self-service, we recommend using gloves to prevent many physical items such as buttons and the pump itself that may be contaminated.
Avoid traveling with others
This is especially for those who have to commute to work on a daily basis. Choose to rent a car instead as it limits your interaction with other passengers, reducing the risk of infection. Unlike a private car, public transportation and vehicles are likely to carry the virus. In fact, with the new driving base, the number of passengers in the car should be limited to only one with the driver, and it should sit in the back with a face mask at all times.
