Stay Safe This Season
With gas prices declining, Americans are hitting the highways for the holidays. It’s important to follow a few simple safety tips that will allow you and your family to arrive at your destination ready to celebrate.
Before you pack the car for that trip to Grandma’s house, take a look at your travel plans. Check the weather forecast and road conditions to avoid traffic delays. Just because you’ve taken the same route for 20 years doesn’t mean it’s the most efficient.
Web sites like the Federal Highway Administration have links that monitor road conditions www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/index.htm. Try to avoid peak rush-hour travel times. This can cut your travel time significantly.
Keep yourself and your passengers safe by always buckling your seatbelt. Obey all posted speed limits and slow down for construction zones and bad weather.
These tips combined with good common sense are the recipe for a safe and happy holiday season.
Published 12/12/08
