Drive Safely During Holidays In Ontario
Ultimate Drivers
December 23, 2022 • min read
To help you drive safely on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, consider the following advice:
- Don’t drive distracted: (Up to 80% of collisions are the result of inattentive driving. Most frequently, that refers to cell phone use-related distraction. Before pulling out of the driveway, program your GPS, and don’t try to answer any texts or calls. Before leaving your driveway, start your holiday playlist as well. Avoid adjusting the temperature or the music while you are actively driving).
- Keep your car maintained (check your tires, car lights, and windshield wipers properly)
- Due to the expected traffic congestion around the holidays, drive under the posted speed limit, don’t rush, and depart earlier than usual.
- Prepare your route in advance (Even if you are familiar with the route, choose the safest route to your destination while keeping in mind the busiest routes during the holidays).
- Check the weather before you leave the house and make travel plans appropriately.
Tips to Spot Drunk Drivers and Avoid Them:
Although you are eager to put the aforementioned driving advice into practice, you need to be ready in case you encounter a drunk driver on the road. Do your utmost to avoid a collision if you see a drunk driver.
The following traits will help you tell a drunk driver from a sober one:
- Taking too long to react to stop signs or driving too slowly
- Taking illegal turns.
- Unreasonably making stops or driving on the wrong side of the road.
- A car almost collides with something or another vehicle.
Ultimate Drivers wishes you a happy and safe holiday to you and your family.