With the holidays rapidly approaching, now is the time to
plan a road trip with the family to make memories with the ones you love! No
matter the reason for the trip, staying safe should always be the top priority.
The American Red Cross suggests the following tips to make
hitting the road a safe and pleasurable experience:
- Keep tabs on
the weather and plan travel accordingly
- Make sure
drivers are well rested and rotate drivers as needed
- During long
trips, make frequent stops to stretch, get fresh air and rest
- Avoid
distractions such as cell phones
- Use extra
caution in work zones and high traffic areas
- Don’t follow
other vehicles too closely
- Be sure
headlights, taillights and signal lights are clean to improve vision
- Before
leaving on a long trip, take your car in for regular maintenance
Following these simple steps before and during your trip
will help ensure the ride is just as fun as the destination. Safe travels!
Source: The American Red Cross