Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Tis the season…to travel! As you prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving, protect yourself, your vehicle’s occupants, and others on the road with these Thanksgiving travel tips:

Get plenty of rest and never drive drowsy; it’s just as bad as drunk driving.
Set up voice commands to navigate, read or send messages, and control the radio.
Turn on your phone’s driving mode app to limit or silence notifications.
Familiarize yourself with the map directions so you don’t rely on a visual aid.
Properly secure your pets and children so they can’t climb around the seats or into your lap while the vehicle is moving.
Be on the lookout for erratic, irresponsible, or aggressive drivers, and give them a wide berth.
Stay alert for pedestrians or cyclists sharing the road.
Give yourself extra time to arrive at your destination and drive the speed limit.
Increase your following distance so you have more time to react, slow down, or even stop without causing a rear-end collision.
Be mindful of changes in weather and visibility, and react accordingly.
Obey all traffic signals and road signs.

Remember: Even good drivers can make bad decisions when they’re anxious, in a hurry, or exhausted. Staying calm and relaxed behind the wheel is essential for making smart decisions on the road.

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