🎃Driving Safety Tips for Halloween👻
Halloween is this weekend and that means holiday parties, trick or treating, and other festive events. This also means you'll likely be driving in or around crowded roads or parking lots. This holiday can be an especially dangerous time to be on or near the roadways. Our car dealership in Camdenton, MO is here with some driving tips you should always have in mind, but be especially diligent on Halloween.
Watch for Pedestrians
Halloween brings out a number of pedestrians. Whether it's a big parking lot filled with cars and people or a busy street packed with trick or treaters, using extra caution is a must. Children can be unpredictable at times and someone may dart out in the road at any given time. Ensure you are paying attention to the people on the side of the road, as well as other drivers on the road.
Drive Slow on Busy Roads
With extra drivers and pedestrians this holiday, make an effort to drive under the speed limit, especially in congested areas. Parking lots are another place where there will be lots of people running around. Use caution as you navigate busy roads and parking lots this Halloween.
Avoid Passing a Parked Vehicle
Having a vehicle parked in the road can be frustrating, especially if you are in a hurry. On Halloween, this may be a vehicle full of kids just waiting to dart across the road at any minute. Try to practice patience as you drive around town this holiday. If you do need a pass a vehicle, do so with extreme caution and watch for pedestrians the entire time you are passing.
Look Around When Entering or Exiting Driveways and Roads
Pulling in and out of your driveway is something you likely do every day. Halloween is different -- you need to be extra aware of your surroundings as you enter and exit your driveway. The same suggestion applies to anytime you turn onto a road. With sidewalks being filled with eager trick or treaters, there are likely more pedestrians along the side of the road than you may be used to. Take a moment longer to look around before you turn.
Avoid Distractions
Distracted driving is dangerous every day but even more so on Halloween with extra vehicles and pedestrians along the road. Put the phone down, avoid eating while driving, and keep your eyes on the road the entire time you are driving. This can help make the roads safer for other drivers and pedestrians, alike.
Designate a Sober Driver
Halloween is a fun night for adults to get out and have fun. From costume contests to trick or treating to pub crawls, there are a lot of fun Halloween happenings around the Lake of the Ozarks this holiday weekend. If you plan to drink while out and about, designated a sober driver to get you and your crew to and from your destinations safely.
Now that you know some keys to a safe Halloween, you're ready to plan your outing. Whether you're taking your kiddos trick or treating or heading out for an adults-only evening, using extra caution is important when operating a vehicle this weekend. Our Lake of the Ozarks car dealership wishes everyone a safe and fun Halloween!
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