Does your Thanksgiving holiday have you traveling to family or friends houses? When we think of safety for Thanksgiving we typically think of the home hosting the event, but the drive to the event can be dangerous as well with the increases in distance and traffic. Prior to leaving perform a short maintenance check on your car and pack your winter safety kit. A few things to look over are your tire pressure and tread, your wiper blades, your washer fluid reserve, and your battery. For your winter safety kit, check out our past blog post for some ideas. (https://www.icpitt.com/experts/2019/1/4/so-far-so-good-this-winter) You may also want to check the weather to see what potential driving conditions you could run into. When you are ready to leave try to avoid peak travel times, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest driving days. According to Google the best time to leave is 4 am Wednesday and the best time to return is 4 am Friday. Peak times of travel are typically Wednesday late afternoon. If you are leaving at 4 am remember to get a good night sleep prior to driving, also avoid distracting driving behaviors. Remember to drive sober; the National Safety Council predicts that over 400 people will lose their life over the holiday. Out of that 400, 1/3 of those have alcohol as a contributing factor. Holiday travel can be stressful so remember to stay calm and arrive safe. Have a very safe and happy Thanksgiving.
