6 tips to help you Drive Safely this Holiday Season
Are you gearing up for the holiday season? You sure are! Well, you are not the only one who is excited for the holiday season to arrive. Holidays bring laughter & joy along with delicious food to stuff your face. While we all stand in anticipation of the festive season, various associations are putting stress on safe driving. Especially this year, everyone has waited long enough to get out of the house and be with your family and friends.
So, you can expect heavy traffic on the way. You would have to be extra cautious when driving since the weather is also going to be troublesome. Snow tends to create issues and requires certain measures to be taken for a smooth drive.
Here are the top 6 tips for safe driving–
- Do not be over packed– We understand the holiday season brings chills with heavy snowfall and disturbingly cold winds. However, do not wear too many layers of clothes, you might feel fatigued when driving. Stay loose and allow air to pass through so that you do not feel stuck to the car seat. Easy movement of arms and legs is crucial to driving safely after all!
- Stock the essentials in advance– If you know it is going to be a long drive; you would have to ensure there is a safety kit intact along with a windshield scraper and a spare tire. You would be shopping for gifts for your loved ones anyway; you might want to simultaneously purchase the driving essentials.
- Practice makes perfect! While you may have been driving regular to and from work, driving your car in winter could prove to be challenging. So, the ideal approach would be to practice driving in winter before you hit the road covered with snow. Weather in December is unpredictable, and therefore, you should be confident of your driving skills to overcome any hurdle experienced.
- You can’t foresee but can pre-plan– We certainly cannot predict what lies ahead of us in terms of events. However, we certainly can prepare ourselves for the unseen as well as check the route in advance for possible disturbances. We recommend seeing the weather forecast to plan your drive on a clear day.
- Avoid driving in the dark– The daytime is most suitable for driving among heavy traffic. You get clear visions and can easily read the signs put on the side of the road. As per the data published online, accidents occur more frequently when driving in the dark because it is difficult to see what lies ahead of the road.
- Drink from the comfort of your home– It is ideal for planning your holidays so that you don’t have to leave in a hurry and return home. While drinking is a common way to celebrate, it might be clever to stay back if you are under the influence of alcohol. There is an interesting campaign going on by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) that is promoting sober driving; or otherwise, you ought to pay a fine.
The holiday season is meant to take away the stress and leave only good memories. Do not spoil that by driving irresponsibly. Keep the above-mentioned tips handy and indulge in safe driving so that your family members remain at peace. It is better to slow down that bumping into the wrong turn.
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