Love is in the air! Today, we celebrate the beautiful passions we share with all the people we love, especially our significant others. With the rush to have flowers and gifts delivered or bought, there is a ton of traffic and people out and about. To add to all the commotion going on in town, it is also a long weekend for most, making for more traffic on the highways as well. Please be cautious and courteous as you are behind the wheel today and this weekend as well! Keep in mind the tips listed below to keep you and your Valentine safe this holiday while dealing with the traffic increase.
- Slow down a bit- Overcrowding on the road can lead to jittery and nervous drivers, take a breath, and also take your time.
- Maintain safe following distance- Giving yourself a larger buffer zone between you and other drivers gives you a larger window of time to react.
- Pay attention to the situation at hand- in heavier traffic; make sure to check your mirrors and blind spots often.
- Use your blinker properly- Signaling to other drivers what your intentions are in advance will help reduce stress and accidents on the roadways.
- Keep calm- Remember to keep an even keel when dealing with dense traffic, panicking will lead to errors. If needed, pull over for an actual break from the stress.
- Brake smoothly- Avoid slamming on your brakes, keeping a more significant following distance will reduce the need to mash the brakes to avoid a collision.
Drive safe, and your Valentine will thank you!
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