"Check Your Vehicle Before Long Drives During Chuseok Holiday"

Korea Transportation Safety Authority Launches Safety Campaign

The Korea Transportation Safety Authority has urged drivers to check their vehicles before traveling and to follow safety rules such as taking breaks during long drives, as part of its "No Accidents Today" traffic safety campaign for Chuseok, a holiday period known for heavy traffic, on September 18.

It is important to check the brake pads before driving. If you hear a squeaking noise when pressing the brake pedal or feel that the car is not stopping as usual, you should have them inspected. It is recommended to check the brake fluid every two years or every 40,000 kilometers driven.

To prevent engine overheating, make sure to check the coolant, inspect your tires for wear and cracks, and maintain proper tire pressure. Abnormalities during driving can be detected through warning lights on the dashboard. A red warning light indicates a critical safety issue, such as a problem with the brake system or an engine failure. In such cases, you should stop at a safe location and seek expert assistance, such as roadside emergency services. A yellow warning light means you can continue driving, but a malfunction has occurred, so you should proceed with caution.

The "No Accidents Today" campaign, led by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority, consolidates a variety of traffic safety messages into single, easy-to-remember phrases. Examples include "Always Check Before Driving," "Always Take Long-Distance Breaks," and "Always Ban Speeding," each kept under 10 characters in Korean so they are easy to recall.

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