The Key to Limousine Etiquette
- By Veer Mobile
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- 08 Sep, 2015
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Limousine Etiquette
Renting a limousine service for a special occasion can be an exciting time, whether it is a school prom, bachelorette party, or a night on the town. A limousine offers a safe alternative to driving while allowing your party to arrive in class and style. However, renting a limousine involves some simple etiquette practices, which may or may not be outlined in your agreement. Here is a simple guide to limousine etiquette to help you relax and enjoy your event in a safe and respectable manner.
- Respect your driver – Your relationship with your limousine driver is that of a business relationship, so be sure to be courteous and polite.
- Be prompt – Limousines operate on a schedule like everyone else, so having your party on time and in the designated pickup spot will not only allow you to get to your event on time, but save you from being charged additional money.
- Don’t engage in smoking – Most limousines have a smoke-free environment that prohibits smoking cigarettes and cigars in the vehicle in order to keep them smelling clean and fresh for other guests. If you use electronic cigarettes, be sure to ask the limousine company in advance as to what their specific policy is on electronic cigarette smoking. If your guests choose to smoke in the limousine, you will ultimately be responsible, so be sure to inform them in advance.
- Practice acceptable behavior – This goes along with being courteous to your driver. While it is easy to get rowdy, out-of control behavior can lead to problems, not only with your driver, but with anyone else you may interact with. Here’s a few basics:
- No verbal or physical abuse to your driver
- No rude or lewd language
- No physical altercations
- No illegal drugs – It goes without saying that you are ultimately responsible for any legal trouble that is on the part of you or a member of your party. The same laws apply while riding in a limousine as they would any other place.
- Don’t cause any damage to any part of the limo – A damage policy is standard in most agreements, be sure to understand the policy completely and be sure that you and your guests abide by it.
And last, but not least, there is the matter of gratuity. Your limousine rental agreement should clearly state whether gratuity is included along with the rental, but it is common practice to tip your driver for exceptional service. Should gratuity not be included with your rental agreement, the standard rate for tipping your driver is 20 percent of the bill.
Exceptional Limousine offers special packages for Pittsburgh-area events, as well as for weekdays and evenings. The professional staff at Exceptional Limousine id always happy to help you choose which particular service suits your needs. For more information on Limousine Rental Specials, contact Exceptional Limousine today!
Traveling in the winter can be dangerous. With ice and snow on the roads a simple commute can become treacherous. Even if you are a safe driver, others on the road can cause accidents. Those accidents, while not only dangerous can cost you time and money, as well as be an unwelcome stressor in your life. To be safe this winter, it is important to follow the same safety precautions that our drivers use before you head out and while on the road.
- Pack an Emergency Kit: packing and storing an emergency kit in your car this winter is a must. Even if you have a cell phone, you may still have to wait for assistance to arrive in the event of an emergency. Your emergency kit should include extra batteries, a flashlight, a blanket, flares, snacks and water at minimum.
- Be Alert: other drivers on the road may cause accidents that were avoidable just by being careless or inexperienced. It is important to be alert while on the road and to watch out for hazards. Hazards could be in the form of out of control drivers, ice, snow, or objects in the road. The more alert you are the better your chances of avoiding hazards and in turn avoiding an accident.
- Plan Your Trip: before actually going out on the road, plan your trip. Use GPS to verify the best route to your location being careful to avoid areas with construction and/or road closures. Also certain roads may not be ideal to take during snow or ice, such as backroads that aren’t cleared and de-iced in a timely manner. Planning your trip will allow you to get to your destination safely and more quickly.
- Prepare Your Vehicle: it is important to prepare your vehicle for the harsh weather of winter. Check the air pressure in your tires and your windshield wiper fluid levels. Also keep your vehicle’s maintenance up during non-winter months. This includes regular oil changes and transmission checks. Doing so will help avoid mechanical problems.
- Charge Your Cell Phone:
often people get in a hurry and forget to charge their cell phones before leaving the house. Even if you have a vehicle
charger, you will still want to charge your cell phone, especially if a storm or extreme cold is predicted. Your car battery may die and prevent you from charging your phone in your vehicle. In case of an emergency you will want to contact the police and nearby friends or family members for assistance.
Following these safety precautions can make your drive safer and less stressful. If you don’t want to brave the weather on your own, Exceptional Limo’s drivers can pick you up and take you where you want to go safety and in style. We offer winter limousine rentals for every occasion. So if you can’t bear to travel on the hazardous roads this winter, then limo service may be the right option for you.
Survival Kit
During the cold months of winter the last thing that you want to happen is to be stranded on the side of the road. Unfortunately, more often than not, those that find themselves stranded are unprepared. Even with the convenience of cell phones, in the event of an emergency, you still might have to wait for someone to arrive. For safety’s sake, it is best to prepare your vehicle for the unexpected.
Vehicle emergencies happen every day and during the cold, icy winter months there is a spike in the number of emergencies reported on the road.
Some common vehicle emergencies include:
- Running out of gas
- Flat tires
- Accidents
- Engine trouble
- Getting lost
Again, even with technology, these emergencies are still common. Having a winter survival kit ready, could save your life or someone else’s.
Emergency Kit
Include the following in your vehicle’s emergency kit:
- Blanket
- First aid kit
- Water
- Dry snacks
- Flashlight
- Extra batteries
- Flares
- Jumper cables
- Windshield scraper
- Ice melt
- Tire jack
- Gloves
- Hat
- Matches
- Chain and/or rope
- Cell phone charger (lighter adapter)
Heading out in the treacherous weather of winter can be scary, but also may be necessary. With holiday travel coming up, avoiding winter may not be possible. If an emergency does occur, the first step is to contact 911 and advise of your situation and location. Once help is on its way, contact the nearest relative for assistance. Use your vehicles winter survival kit to help you stay comfortable during an emergency. Make sure you check your extra batteries on a regular basis and keep all of your survival kit items in one place.
Arrive Safe
A convenient, safe and easy way to get to and from your destination, if you do not want to brave the cold winter weather and icy roads, if with limousine service. You can arrive at your holiday function safely and in style with luxury limousine service. You can share the ride and share the costs with friends and family while not having to worry about transportation. You may not readily think of limousine service as a practical transportation service during the winter, but think again. With the ability to transport up to 18 people, limousine service is surprisingly affordable.
So make a plan to getting transported to your destination safely and comfortably this winter with Pittsburgh’s premier limo service
, Exceptional Limo. Arrive safe. Arrive comfortable. Arrive in style.
