Road Safety Tips for Busy Thanksgiving Travel Days

With Thanksgiving 2024 merely days away, millions of Americans will be traveling 50 or more miles to their destinations between Wednesday and Sunday. Last year saw a 2.3 percent increase in road traveling during Thanksgiving from 2022. This was the third highest Thanksgiving trip since 2000. This year is projected to be even higher. So our focus this week will be on safety tips for those traveling by vehicles during the Thanksgiving holidays. As you are planning your road trip there are some safety factors that should be considered beginning with the best travel time. It is estimated that the average travel times will be as high as 80 percent over normal in some metropolitan areas such as Atlanta. You want to avoid heavy traffic during peak hours, so select off-peak times. Leaving early in the morning before 11 a.m. is best or after 7 p.m. Use popular navigation apps like Waze or Google Maps to help find the best routes based on real-time traffic conditions. Make sure you pack some patience for your trip, so take your time. Avoid aggressive driving like speeding and tailgating. Keep a safe distance from the car in front, and always signal when changing...