Tips for Driving in the Rain

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Driving in rain, whether a sprinkle or a heavy downpour, can be one of the most difficult driving situations a driver encounters. If it’s been raining heavily, you need to be careful as you drive and not hit puddles at spend. Rainy day increase the risk of Aquaplaning.

Aquaplaning or hydroplaning by the tires of a road vehicle, when a layer of water builds between the wheels of the vehicle and the road surface, leading to a loss of traction that prevents the vehicle from responding to control inputs. If it occurs to all wheels simultaneously, the vehicle becomes, in effect, an uncontrolled sled or an accident.

The best strategy is to avoid contributors to aquaplaning. Proper tire pressure, narrow and unworn tires, and reduced speeds from those judged suitably moderate in the dry will mitigate the risk of aquaplaning, as will avoidance of standing water or flood.

For more information about car insurance please call Sahabat Insurance at 021-50508080 (call/WA).

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Tips For Safe Exercise

Exercising on the highway turns out to be a risky accident, you know! Especially if you exercise on protocol roads or highways with heavy traffic. Choose a sport venue that is not too crowded with vehicular traffic such as in parks or residential complex roads, wear safety equipment such as helmets if you are a cyclist and avoid exercising at night. For Personal Accident Insurance, contact Sahabat Insurance at 021-50508080.

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Insurance Tips: What would happen if you crash your car into a divider/separator?

Accidents involving vehicles hitting busway separators are becoming more and more common. The causes are various, apart from lack of concentration on the road, there is also the possibility that the separator is not very visible if the driver is driving at night.To avoid this,reduce the speed. Especially if you drive at night or in rainy weather. Drivers should slow their speed and avoid any sudden directional changes when driving on a slippery road. Use extra caution when driving over bridges or overpasses. Obey speed limits, safe driving distances and applicable traffic signs. Then will your Vehicle Insurance cover a vehicle accident that hits a road separator? According to the Indonesian Standard Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy, any loss and/or damage to Motor Vehicle and/or interest insured directly caused by collision, impact, overturning, skidding or falling . Protect your vehicle now! Call Sahabat Insurance at 021-50508080.

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Payment Fraud Prevention - Sahabat Insurance

Payment Fraud Prevention

To make payments, payment must be made only to the PT Asuransi Sahabat Artha Proteksi (Sahabat Insurance) bank account number.

Customers will be referred to their own Virtual Accounts. A Virtual Account consists of a unique customer ID number (please find it on your Sahabat Insurance’ premium note).

Therefore, please avoid attempting to transact other than Sahabat Insurance bank account number, as it may lead to cancellation policy.

If you encounter any suspicious transaction, please report it immediately.For more info please call 021-50508080, chat via WA 021-50508080 or email us [email protected]

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Essential Checks Before a Long Car Journey

We all know we’re supposed to check our car before we set off on a long journey. But what does that actually involve?
These checks can be done by anyone at any time and will not need any special equipment or prior knowledge.

1.Check Your Tires
There are three elements that you should check:
Appearance
Tread
Pressure

2. Check Your Oil Levels
To check the oil level you will need to remove the dipstick. You should be able to easily locate this as it will be either a bright yellow or orange pull ring.
Once you’ve pulled out the dipstick you should then wipe it clean so that no residual oil remains and could provide a false level.

3. Check The Engine Coolant
It is especially important that this check and top up is done when the engine is cold, and we recommend leaving the vehicle for at least eight hours since it was last used before opening the coolant tank. This is because the coolant can get incredibly hot and with the pressure in the tank opening it when not cool can cause serious injury.

4.Make Sure Your Lights are Working
To check your headlights and high beams face the reflective surface, and turn them on. You can also check your cabin light, and your front fog light, if your vehicle has one.

5.Test Your Brakes
You should also check your brakes are working correctly before setting off.
There are two checks to complete. The first is to press down on the brake pedal before starting the engine, it should feel spongy and not slack at all. Then turn the engine on and conduct the second test. In a safe place you should apply the brakes firmly when driving. The vehicle should stop promptly and not pull to one side.

6.Check your battery
Before you head off you should check that your essential electric systems (battery) are working. A problematic battery will reduce the ability to supply electricity to a number of components, such as lights, wipers, door locks, air conditioners, audio systems and others. The characteristics are easy, these components do not work stably if the battery has a problem.

7.Fill Up
If you’re setting off on a long trip, then you should fill up at the fuel station.
Drivers should refuel their vehicle when they have anywhere between a quarter of a tank or half of a tank left for maximum efficiency.The less fuel in your tank, the greater the risk of running out completely in a bad spot.

For more info about car insurance, please call 021-50508080.

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