{"id":188,"date":"2021-06-30T11:50:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T11:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rudyseuro.com\/blog\/?p=188"},"modified":"2021-06-30T23:07:06","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T23:07:06","slug":"travel-safe-this-4th-of-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rudyseuro.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/30\/travel-safe-this-4th-of-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Safe This 4th of July Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Here are 10 tips for safe Fourth of July travel:  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Check your vehicle (brakes, lights, tires, fluid levels, etc.)<\/strong> and pack a breakdown kit that includes a flashlight, charged phone, jumper cables, first-aid kit, a basic toolkit, emergency flares, non-perishable food and plenty of water\u2013 plus any additional emergency items required by law in your state.<\/li>
  2. Plan your trip<\/strong> in advance to select the most direct route, helping to reduce mileage and emissions. Planning ahead also means you\u2019re less likely to get lost and are therefore less likely to use fuel for \u201cwasted\u201d miles. Remember to factor in rest stops in safe places; at least 15 minutes for every two hours of driving and more frequently if you feel tired.<\/li>
  3. Avoid the busiest times for travel.<\/strong> INRIX<\/a> publishes predictions of peak travel times in the run-up to the holiday period.<\/li>
  4. Buckle up: seat belts save lives.<\/strong> Make sure children are seated in suitable, correctly-fitted car or booster seats.<\/li>
  5. Look out for other road users.<\/strong> Lots of families will take to the roads over the holiday period \u2013 some of them on their first big trip for months. Some might be driving on unfamiliar roads, so be prepared for them slowing or stopping unexpectedly.<\/li>
  6. Observe speed limits<\/strong>, remembering that maximum speed limits are not \u201ctarget\u201d speeds; they\u2019re maximum limits in good conditions. Traffic, weather and environmental conditions impact on suitable speeds.<\/li>
  7. Leave a following distance of at least three seconds<\/strong> in good conditions; more if traveling in wet weather or when visibility is poor. Be aware of your \u201cescape route\u201d when driving and when stopped at intersections.<\/li>
  8. Drive defensively to help avoid problems, and to help the environment. <\/strong>This style of driving helps you to anticipate the actions of others and avoid collisions before they happen by leaving a safe space, looking well into the distance, and using techniques such as smooth acceleration and braking. This driving style can also help reduce battery usage if driving an electric vehicle.<\/li>
  9. Be aware of the \u201cTriple Threat\u201d \u2013 Speeding, Distraction and Fatigue. <\/strong>All three are huge risk factors to drivers, but planning ahead can help \u2013 make sure you leave plenty of time for your trip, minimize distractions before traveling and ensure you\u2019re well-rested.<\/li>
  10. Adhere to national\/local COVID-19 regulations and social distancing guidance. <\/strong>If you are traveling into another state, make sure to check the rules in place along your route and at your destination.<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Here are 10 tips for safe Fourth of July travel:   Check your vehicle (brakes, lights, tires, fluid<\/p>\n

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