April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring hazardous road conditions. This spring, it’s important to be careful in your vehicle when commuting in the rain and fog. Here are some tips to stay safe:

If the road conditions are bad, don’t drive like they’re normal. Always drive slower than you normally would in the rain and fog. Additionally, allow yourself more space from other drivers in rough weather. You should also try staying in your lane as much as possible. Frequent lane changes in rain and fog can increase your chance of a collision.

Always remember to turn your headlights on in the rain and fog. Your high beams won’t help you in the fog, and they can distract other drivers in the rain. Your headlights provide the perfect amount of light to help you see and be seen in these tough driving conditions.

When driving in the rain, never slam on your breaks. Wet roads make it harder to stop, and your vehicle may even slide out of your control when slamming on the breaks in the rain. That is why you should give yourself plenty of space from other drivers and you should use your turn signals early enough to allow other drivers to prepare for your changes in speed.

In the fog, keep an eye on the reflectors on the road. These reflectors are designed to make it easy to follow the road, even in low visibility situations. You should never use cruise control when driving in the fog and you should always give yourself plenty of space from other drivers.

Follow these driving tips to get around as safely as possible in the rain and fog. If you’re looking for a new truck this spring, shop with The Truck Junction to find pre-owned vehicles that are high-quality and accommodating. You can get in touch with The Truck Junction by calling 941-927-8785 today or visiting us at 4791 Clark Road in Sarasota!

Are you on the market for a quality used truck? Are you unsure about what make and model to purchase? Here at The Truck Junction in Sarasota, we know quality used trucks, and we highly recommend the Chevrolet Silverado for many good reasons. To learn more about this top-of-the-line truck, read on.

Value

The Chevy Silverado is one of the best value trucks on the market, and Kelley Blue Book agrees. They regularly rate it among its best value used trucks, with the 2020 and 2017 Silverado being granted their lowest “5-Year Cost To Own” award among full-size pickup trucks. The 2017 Silverado was also awarded as KBB’s “Best Resale Value” among full-size trucks, and the 2020 Silverado made it on the “Top 10 Best Resale Value” list, among cars, trucks, and SUVs. Impressive!

Strength and Capability

If strength is what you are after, then you need to check out this top grade truck. If you put your truck to good use on and off the roads, then you will want it to have a high towing capability, and the Chevy Silverado delivers just that. It is routinely rated at the top of max towing capacity lists among trucks in its class, and the 2020 Silverado with the Max Trailering Package can tow a whopping 13,400 pounds! With strength and capability like this, the Chevy Silverado is surely a good value for a truck that gets the job done.

Powerful Improved Engine

While some truck companies have gas-guzzling engines, Chevrolet has worked hard on creating an improved, more efficient engine for the Silverado. While you will still get the power of the V8 engine, it is designed with “cylinder deactivation” that turns off some cylinders while doing low power work, such as going downhill. This makes the engine more fuel-efficient, which is a win for everyone.If you are interested in buying a quality used truck, then you will need to check out our inventory here at The Truck Junction. Open Monday-Saturday for your convenience, we are located at 4791 Clark Road in Sarasota. Our friendly and knowledgeable Sales Department can be reached at 941-927-8785. We look forward to setting you up with the truck you need!