After bidding farewell to the National Day holiday and avoiding peak travel times, many friends around the reporter say they opt for self-driving trips during this period. Regarding autumn road trips, PICC Telephone Auto Insurance reminds drivers that, before setting off, they may also consider appropriately adding relevant insurance products based on their individual needs to ensure a worry-free journey and reduce unnecessary losses. Examples include glass breakage insurance, scratch damage insurance, and personal effects coverage.
In addition, as autumn arrives, many regions in southern China remain in a flood-prone season, especially with frequent occurrences of geological disasters such as landslides and mudslides. A relevant official from PICC Property and Casualty Company Limited's E-commerce Business Department stated that if a vehicle owner is stranded in an area due to natural disasters like mudslides, besides trying to save themselves, they should immediately notify functional departments such as the fire department and public security, and should also call the rescue hotline of their auto insurance provider for assistance. Major auto insurance companies offer necessary rescue services—for example, customers of PICC Telephone Auto Insurance can call the 24-hour free rescue hotline, and the company will promptly notify a rescue service to assist them.
According to information obtained by the reporter from PICC Telephone Auto Insurance, since autumn weather is not as extreme as in winter or summer, some drivers often let their guard down. In response, PICC Telephone Auto Insurance advises drivers to pay extra attention to road conditions and driving safety during self-driving trips. Due to the heavier fog in autumn and winter, coupled with significant temperature differences between morning and evening, roads may become slippery from frost, so it’s important to maintain a safe following distance. At the same time, experts recommend that drivers install a GPS satellite navigation system in their vehicles, which can provide road condition updates and help with quick location tracking.
