Holiday Travel Safety Tips
The holiday season is fast approaching, and as the popular Christmas tune says, "there's no place like home for the holidays!" Soon many of us will be loading up the family and driving to visit our loved ones. Winter weather can be a serious threat to you and your family as you are driving, especially on long interstates. Before you begin your journey, be sure to follow these tips to ensure you arrive at your destination safely!
1. Before you begin your drive, be sure you have plenty of rest. If you feel yourself getting tired, ask someone else to drive or pull over and take a nap. Even something as simple as getting out of the car and stretching can give you the energy you need to finish out your trip.
2. Plan for the weather. Before your trip, check the weather along the route you will be traveling. If the weather along your course is going to be inclement, find another set of directions to get you to your destination. It may not get you there as fast, but it will get you there alive.
3. Be prepared. GPS systems are often the method of choice when it comes to getting directions, but as we all know technology is often faulty. Have a set of directions printed out on paper just in case. Store some blankets, warm clothes, non-perishable food, and a first-aid kit in the trunk of your car. In the event that you do break down, you'll want to make sure you are able to keep yourself healthy and safe until help arrives.
4. Make sure your car is tuned up. The last thing anyone wants is a breakdown on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. Before you leave, check your fluid levels, your tire pressure, and your tire tread. It may even be beneficial to have your mechanic check to make sure your car is in optimum condition.
5. Buckle up! According to the Farmers Insurance Y.E.S. Roadbook, only 1% of belted passengers involved in car accidents die from ejection from the vehicle, while 20% of unbelted passengers die due to ejection from the vehicle! A simple act could be the difference between life and death.
I am a licensed insurance agent in Kansas and Missouri, if I can assist you in any way please don't hesitate to contact me. HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!
Brian Chandler
Farmers Insurance Agent
1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy #345
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 888-4528
farmersagent.com/bchandler
bchandler@farmersagent.com
1. Before you begin your drive, be sure you have plenty of rest. If you feel yourself getting tired, ask someone else to drive or pull over and take a nap. Even something as simple as getting out of the car and stretching can give you the energy you need to finish out your trip.2. Plan for the weather. Before your trip, check the weather along the route you will be traveling. If the weather along your course is going to be inclement, find another set of directions to get you to your destination. It may not get you there as fast, but it will get you there alive.
3. Be prepared. GPS systems are often the method of choice when it comes to getting directions, but as we all know technology is often faulty. Have a set of directions printed out on paper just in case. Store some blankets, warm clothes, non-perishable food, and a first-aid kit in the trunk of your car. In the event that you do break down, you'll want to make sure you are able to keep yourself healthy and safe until help arrives.
4. Make sure your car is tuned up. The last thing anyone wants is a breakdown on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. Before you leave, check your fluid levels, your tire pressure, and your tire tread. It may even be beneficial to have your mechanic check to make sure your car is in optimum condition.
5. Buckle up! According to the Farmers Insurance Y.E.S. Roadbook, only 1% of belted passengers involved in car accidents die from ejection from the vehicle, while 20% of unbelted passengers die due to ejection from the vehicle! A simple act could be the difference between life and death.
I am a licensed insurance agent in Kansas and Missouri, if I can assist you in any way please don't hesitate to contact me. HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!
Brian Chandler
Farmers Insurance Agent
1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy #345
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 888-4528
farmersagent.com/bchandler
bchandler@farmersagent.com
