Stay safe and avoid peak travel hours if you’re driving this Memorial Day weekend
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Stay safe and avoid peak travel hours if you’re driving this Memorial Day weekend
Triple A estimates a record 38 million people will be traveling on the roads the next few days. Make sure your vehicle isn’t going to have problems. Top off fluids – check oil, coolant, and brake, transmission, and power steering fluids. Fatigue is as dangerous as drunk driving, take breaks every 100 miles or two hours to stay refreshed. If at all possible try to hit the road early in the morning to get a few hours of travel in before everyone else gets on the road. TheAAA Best and Worst Travel Times are Friday, May 23: Best before 11 a.m.; Worst noon to 8 p.m.
First things first. Make sure your vehicle isn’t going to have problems.
AAA Tips to Prevent Car Problems
Check your tires – Ensure proper inflation and tread depth. Don’t forget the spare.
Inpspect your brakes – Grinding noises or vibrations signal a need for service.
Test your battery – If your engine starts slowly or the lights are dim, it may be time for a replacement.
Replace wiper blades – If your wipers streak or don’t clear the windshield thoroughly, replace them.
Top off fluids – check oil, coolant, and brake, transmission, and power steering fluids. Use products recommended in your owner’s manual.
Replenish your emergency kit – Include essentials like a flashlight, batteries, first-aid supplies, water, non-perishable snacks, jumper cables, emergency flares, and a basic tool kit.
AAA Safe Driving Reminders
Watch your speed – Speeding contributes to a third of all motor vehicle fatalities. Slow down and stay in control.
Stay focused – Distracted driving kills thousands yearly. Avoid phone use, eating, or passenger distractions while driving.
Don’t drive impaired – Alcohol and drugs compromise judgment, motor skills, and reaction time. If impaired, find a safe alternative.
Stay alert – Fatigue is as dangerous as drunk driving. Take breaks every 100 miles or two hours to stay refreshed.
Wear seatbelts – Seatbelts are one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce injury and save lives in a crash. Make sure everyone buckles up, every trip, every time.
Avoiding the most traffic
If at all possible try to hit the road early in the morning. You can get a few hours of travel in before everyone else gets on the road.
AAA Best and Worst Travel Times
Friday, May 23: Best before 11 a.m.; Worst noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 24: Best before noon; Worst 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 25: Best before 1 p.m.; Worst 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day): Best before 2 p.m.; Worst 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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