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The holiday season is upon us, which means more people are out and about on the roads to see their loved ones for turkey, Santa and delicious pumpkin pie. AAA reported an estimated 47 million people traveled 50 or more miles from home on Turkey Day.
It is important to stay safe and calm while driving during the holiday hustle. Here are a few tips and suggestions to help you get ready to hit the open road.
Prepare your vehicle: Check your tire pressure, brakes, battery, oil and coolant. Not sure where to go? Here is a quick tip, Quick Lane in Spring, Humble and Porter give free battery and brake checks!
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Plan your route: Set your destination in your navigation well before your departure. This keeps your eyes on the road while driving and can give you an idea of long your trip might be.
Check the weather and road conditions: Even for the most experienced driving, torrential downpours and icy roads can be very dangerous, challenging and stressful. The Federal Highway Administration’s is one resource you can use to pre-plan your departure.
Always be prepared: Nobody can predict the future. You should always be prepared for a flat, dead battery, or other unforeseen circumstances. You can also equip your vehicle with blankets, booster cables, flares, a flashlight, hand warmers and a window scraper.
Watch your speed. Speedy to cut travel time is especially risky when highways are packed with holiday traffic. It’s just not worth it. Plus, state police will be out with a radar ready for the rule breakers.
In case of an emergency, keep a cell phone and charger with you at all times. AAA and many other companies offer smartphone applications that enable motorists to request help without making a phone call.
You can’t control others and their actions on the road, especially on bad weather days, but you can prep, slow down and take actions to help keep yourself as safe as possible.
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Happy Holiday from the Reed Factor!
