Low mileage insurance holders and vehicle controls

As a low mileage insurance holder you may not drive that often, and after having had a long break from the road it is advisable to be careful behind the wheel.

Similarly to riding a bike, once you know how to drive it tends to stick with you. However, the workings and position of other more minor vehicle controls could slip from your mind.

Many people won't have a problem remembering where to find all the important buttons and stalks after a long time away from the highway, but not everyone's memory performs equally in every task.

Let us set the scene: You, a low mileage driver, have not driven for a month and the last few times you got behind the wheel the weather was beautifully sunny.

Now, you get into your car and set off. Suddenly the heavens open and you are driving through curtains of rain. Can you turn on your front and back windscreen wipers without glancing away from the road ahead of you?

If you think the answer could be ‘no', then you should take some time to re-familiarise yourself with your car before driving off.

It may sound patronising, but taking a few moments to have a play with the controls while your vehicle is stationary and the engine is turned off, could help you avoid an accident later on.

Furthermore, if you share your car with another motorist, you may realise in these few moments that you need to readjust the seat before being able to comfortably reach everything.

However, during these familiarisation checks, the handbrake should be left well alone since releasing it could cause your car to roll.

It is also worth properly acquainting yourself with any new vehicle you purchase. Most manufacturers lay their car interiors out in slightly different ways to one another, and from model to model there are likely to be some changes to the designs.

Getting to know where everything is could help you avoid a crash, since, in some cases, a moment's distraction is all that is needed for an accident to occur.

Low mileage insurance for those who take breaks from the road
If you take long breaks from the highway and don't have the sharpest of memories, reacquainting yourself with your vehicle before setting off on a journey could prevent you from suffering a car crash.

If you enjoy driving safely and considerately, and you're a low mileage driver, you could be saving money with us and earning Reward Miles and Bonus Miles too.

Contact insurethebox about receiving low mileage insurance on 0333 123 1308, or click on our get a quote button to get a quote over the internet.