{"id":3966,"date":"2018-12-12T20:48:48","date_gmt":"2018-12-12T20:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?p=3966"},"modified":"2024-05-08T00:01:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T04:01:13","slug":"south-carolina-safety-tips-for-holiday-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/blog\/south-carolina-safety-tips-for-holiday-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"South Carolina Safety Tips for Holiday Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"

Though the busy Thanksgiving travel days are behind us, the holiday season is still in full swing. People all over South Carolina & Georgia will be loading up into cars and onto planes to visit their loved ones — or to simply take a well-deserved vacation.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning on driving this holiday season, whether it\u2019s across town or across the country, it\u2019s important to keep safety in mind. With more cars on the road, the potential for accidents drastically increases. As\u00a0 car accident lawyers, we want to help everyone in South Carolina & Georgia travel safely during the holidays.<\/p>\n

Best and Worst Days for Holiday Travel<\/h2>\n

One of the easiest ways to reduce the heightened risk of car accidents this season is to avoid the busiest days of travel.<\/p>\n

Christmas falls on a Tuesday this year, meaning the weekend before (December 22nd and 23rd<\/sup>) will be some of the busiest days on the road. However, Christmas Eve (Monday, December 24th<\/sup>) will be a much easier travel day, assuming most people will be at their destination by then.<\/p>\n

In addition to the weekend before Christmas, the day after Christmas is expected to be a very busy travel day. Whether you\u2019re driving or flying, travel will most likely be less congested on Thursday, December 27th<\/sup> or Friday, December 28th.<\/p>\n

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Safety Tips for Road Travel<\/h2>\n

Statistically, flying is one of the safest modes of travel<\/a><\/u>. But many will be driving their vehicle through South Carolina and to other destinations. If you\u2019re driving this holiday season, even if it\u2019s just to the airport, follow these tips<\/a><\/u> to make sure you arrive safely:<\/p>\n

Get Your Vehicle Ready<\/h3>\n

Before you embark on a road trip, make sure your car is ready for it. Get your fluids topped off, get your tires checked, and make sure your vehicle is ready for the cold weather this season.<\/p>\n

Emergency Kit Preparedness<\/p>\n

While you\u2019re prepping your car, make sure you have an emergency kit ready. This should include tools like jumper cables and a spare tire. It should also include a first aid kit, blankets, nonperishable food and bottled water.<\/p>\n

Be Ready for Icy Roads<\/h3>\n

This winter is supposed to be a cold one. That means ice on the roads<\/a><\/u> is highly likely, especially if you\u2019re driving north for the holidays. Drive slowly, and make sure you don\u2019t make any sudden moves if you find yourself sliding.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ll be driving through an area where snow is expected, it may help to have snow chains or other anti-skid devices to aid traction on the road.<\/p>\n

Plan for Your Trip<\/h3>\n

Relying solely on your phone or GPS for directions can be a mistake. If the device dies or loses signal, you could get lost. Instead, plan your trip and take a road map with you. If your device stops working, rely on a passenger to read the map for you, or pull over to figure out where you\u2019re going.<\/p>\n

While you\u2019re planning your trip, make sure someone you trust knows where you\u2019re going and has an outline of your itinerary. That way, if something goes wrong and you don\u2019t show up on time, someone will have information that could help to find you.<\/p>\n

Know the Number of a South Carolina Car Accident Lawyer<\/h2>\n

Even if everyone follows the safety points above, with millions of people driving, there are bound to be car accidents this holiday season. If you find yourself injured in a wreck, call a South Carolina car accident attorney<\/a><\/u> at George Sink Injury Lawyers today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We\u2019re here 24\/7 to take your call.<\/p>\n

You can reach us at (888) 612-7001<\/a> or contact us online<\/a><\/u> to speak to an experienced lawyer today!<\/p>\n

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