For a safe Diwali road trip, get your car checked a week before you leave, plan your route with breaks every two hours, make sure everyone wears a seatbelt and children use proper child seats, and avoid driving when tired. Hyundai safety features such as six airbags, electronic stability control and ADAS on higher variants add protection, but careful driving matters most.

Diwali is one of India’s busiest travel periods. Highways are crowded, people drive long distances to reach family, and many travel at night. Fatigue, overloading and rushing to arrive on time increase the risk of accidents. A little planning makes the journey safer and more enjoyable.

Get these checked a week before you leave, so there is time to fix anything:
1. Tyres: Pressure, tread depth and the spare tyre.
2. Brakes: Pads, discs and brake fluid.
3. Lights: Headlamps, indicators, brake lights and fog lamps.
4. Wipers and washer fluid.
5. Engine oil and coolant.
6. Battery health.
7. AC performance.
8. Documents: RC, insurance, PUC and driving licence.
A pre-trip check at your nearest service centre is quick and inexpensive.

• Airbags: Six airbags, standard on many current Hyundai models, cushion occupants in a collision. They work with seatbelts, not instead of them.
• ABS with EBD: Prevents wheels locking under hard braking, so you can still steer.
• Electronic stability control (ESC): Helps prevent skids during sudden swerves or on slippery roads.
• Hill-start assist: Stops the car rolling back on slopes.
• Tyre pressure monitoring: Alerts you to low pressure on equipped variants.
• Rear camera and sensors: Help when parking in crowded places.
• ADAS (on higher variants): Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot warning and adaptive cruise control.
ADAS supports the driver but does not replace attention. On Indian highways, with mixed traffic, stay alert at all times.

• Exter and Grand i10 Nios: Six airbags on current versions, with ESC and a rear camera on higher variants.
• Venue: Six airbags, ESC, and ADAS on top variants.
• Bayon: Hyundai’s newest SUV, launched on 26 October 2026, with six airbags, Level 2 ADAS and a 360-degree camera on higher variants. [VERIFY variant-wise availability.]
• Creta and Alcazar: Six airbags as standard, plus Level 2 ADAS and a 360-degree camera on top variants.
Feature availability varies by variant. The best way to understand how these systems feel on the road is to experience them on a test drive.

Everyone in the car, including rear passengers, should wear a seatbelt. In a collision, an unbelted rear passenger can be thrown forward and injure those in front. Airbags are designed to work with seatbelts.

• Use a child seat suited to your child’s age and size.
• Fix it using ISOFIX mounts if your car has them.
• Never hold a child on your lap.
• Use rear door child locks.
• Never leave children alone in the car.

• Check traffic and weather before you leave.
• Plan breaks every two hours, or about every 150 to 200 km.
• Identify fuel stations, food stops and, for EVs, charging points along the way.
• Share your route and expected arrival time with family.

Fatigue is one of the biggest risks on long trips. Sleep well the night before, share driving if possible, take regular breaks, and stop if you feel drowsy. A short nap at a safe place is better than pushing on.

• Keep the windscreen and headlamps clean.
• Use high beam only when there is no oncoming traffic.
• Watch for unlit vehicles, animals and pedestrians.
• Reduce speed on unfamiliar roads.

Carrying too many people or too much luggage affects braking, handling and tyres. Stay within the seating capacity, load heavy items low in the boot, and avoid loose items in the cabin that could fly forward in a sudden stop. Increase tyre pressure to the loaded figure in your owner’s manual if needed.

• First-aid kit
• Water and snacks
• Phone charger and power bank
• Torch
• Warning triangle
• Tyre inflator or puncture repair kit
• Roadside assistance number

During Diwali, park away from where firecrackers are being lit, keep windows closed, and never store firecrackers inside a hot car.

If you drive an electric car, plan charging stops before you leave. Check charger locations and availability on a charging app, start with a full charge, and keep a buffer when arriving at each charger. Festive weekends can mean queues at popular fast chargers, so build in extra time.

If you are involved in an accident, ensure everyone is safe, switch on the hazard lights, call emergency services if anyone is hurt, take photos of the scene and inform your insurer. If the car breaks down, move to a safe spot and call roadside assistance.

• Bangalore: Hebbal, HBR Layout, Whitefield, Devanahalli, Hennur. Call +91 99000 22956.
• Hyderabad: Himayatnagar, Malakpet, Madinaguda, Sangareddy, Kukatpally, LB Nagar, Attapur, Sheriguda, KPHB, Erragadda. Call +91 77999 37753.
• Chennai: Nandanam. Call +91 93848 64003.
• Vizag: CBM Compound, Gajuwaka, Birla, Anakapalli. Call +91 88866 53349.
• Rajahmundry: Rajahmundry, Mandapeta, Amalapuram, Malikipuram. Call +91 80966 66037.
• Vizianagaram: Vizianagaram. Call +91 80966 66516.
Full addresses and directions for every outlet are on lakshmihyundai.co.in.

A pre-trip check of tyres, brakes, lights, fluids and battery is strongly recommended.

Yes. Everyone should wear a seatbelt.

ADAS adds protection, but the driver must stay alert and in control.

Every two hours, or about every 150 to 200 km.

Higher variants of the Venue, Bayon, Creta and Alcazar offer ADAS. Please check the variant with the showroom.

It can be, with rest beforehand and regular breaks. Avoid driving when tired.

Before your next family trip, see how Hyundai’s safety features work in real traffic. Book a test drive at your nearest Lakshmi Hyundai showroom and ask the consultant to demonstrate the airbags layout, ESC, hill-start assist and, on higher variants, ADAS. If you already own a Hyundai, you can also book a pre-trip safety check at our service centres.

To book a test drive, please call your nearest Hyundai showroom from the list above.