Hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week already!
This is a good time to add a post about driving for a couple of reasons:
Firstly. with the holiday season often comes increased driving to visit family and friends.
Secondly, it is deer season. Not just deer hunting season , but that time of year when car-deer collisions are more common.
The third factor is the beginning of return to regular time (the end Daylight Savings Time). The time shift, and more hours of dark than light can increase drowsiness behind the wheel. (See this announcement from the Center for Disease Control about last week’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week).
And of course, there are the usual road hazards we’ve written about in this blog —road construction and distracted driving with cell phone use, text messaging, etc.
Stay safe out there. Be alert. Get plenty of rest prior to driving (especially long trips). Make sure your car is tuned up for winter. Pay attention (put the cell phones away and don’t try to answer them while driving). We want you to arrive safely.