Six Tips For Driving Safely This Holiday Season
The holiday season brings a number of challenges that make safe driving difficult. During this time of year, there can be difficult driving conditions, especially in the Midwest with limited daylight and driving in unfamiliar areas.
Here are six ways you can drive safely this holiday season:
1. Plan ahead! Before you start your trip, make sure your vehicle is in good shape for travel. This is especially important in winter driving conditions. Bring your vehicle to ArborMotion for a Free Trip Inspection and we can put your mind at ease knowing your vehicle is road ready.
2. Make sure you’re well rested before you takeoff on your vacation. If it’s going to be a particularly long road trip, consider alternating drivers for maximum alertness. If this isn’t an option, take frequent breaks to refresh yourself.
3. Make sure to be mindful of your speed. Give yourself plenty of time and distance between you and the car in front of you. Pay extra attention to the driving conditions. Always pay attention to the traffic around you.
4. Drive defensively. Increased holiday traffic and Midwest winter road conditions can be frustrating, not to mention dangerous. Put the safety of everyone in your car first by letting impatient and aggressive drivers pass you or go through the intersection ahead of you so that you can control the situation.
5. Don’t drive impaired. If you plan to drink, don’t plan to drive. Using a designated driver when you have a couple of holiday refreshments is always the safest choice, or make arrangements to stay overnight.
6. According to distraction.gov, the “Official U.S. Government Website for Distracted Driving”, sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for five seconds. At 55mph, that’s enough time to travel the distance of a whole football field. Driving requires your full attention. When you’re able to do so safely, pull off to the side of the road or find the nearest stop when you have to use your cell phone.
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Happy Holidays!
