Top 5 Holiday Driving Safety Tips for Dallas and Fort Worth Drivers
With Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year on the horizon, many Dallas-Fort Worth area families are planning holiday road trips. Are you gearing up to hit the road this holiday season? With increased traffic and unpredictable weather patterns this time of year, it is even more important to put safety first when you hit the road on your next family adventure. Keep these top 5 holiday driving safety tips for Dallas and Fort Worth drivers in mind this year when you and your family hit the road in your pre-owned BMW X5 from Autos of Dallas.
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1. Maintain Your Vehicle
It is important to performance and safety that you keep your vehicle well-maintained and give it a quick once-over before departure. Make sure to double-check tire tread depth, tire pressure, tire wear patterns, and fluid levels to ensure your vehicle is in peak condition.
2. Plan Your Trip
An increase in holiday traffic can make getting from Point A to Point B a little more difficult this season. Plan your route ahead of time and employ an integrated navigation system or mobile navigation application like Waze or Google Maps to help you avoid traffic and accidents.
3. Plan Stops Along the Way
When you hit the road this holiday season, make sure to plan a few stops along the way. Long hours behind the wheel can cause you to lose focus, which will increase the risk of an accident. Use your navigation system to plan bathroom breaks, fuel stops, or fun detours for the kids.
4. Keep an Eye on Fuel Levels
You do not want to run out of fuel in the middle of nowhere this holiday season. Keep your eye on the fuel gauge in your Mercedes-Benz C-Class to avoid any issues. When the fuel gauge dips below a quarter tank, it is time to start looking for a place to stop and fill up.
5. Use Defensive Driving Tactics
A great way to avoid traffic accidents in busy holiday traffic is to drive defensively. Pay close attention to traffic – stay alert and stay focused on what traffic ahead is up to – not just the traffic in your immediate area. With increased holiday traffic, it is even more important to keep your head on a swivel when you get behind the wheel.
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Are you and your family ready for the annual cross-country trip to Grandma’s house for Christmas dinner? When you hit the road this holiday season, keep this list of top 5 holiday driving safety tips for Dallas and Fort Worth drivers in mind and stay safe. Visit the Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned luxury car or crossover that will keep you safe on your next holiday road trip!
