Stay Safe on the Highways with These Thanksgiving Travel Tips

While an active storm track will bring rain to part of the South and rain, ice and snow to parts of the Midwest and Northeast this weekend, a potentially very disruptive storm has its eyes on the Mississippi Valley and Midwest during the very height of the Thanksgiving travel rush.

This foul weather has scrambled plans for travelers during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year when more than 55 million people were expected to hit the roads or take to the skies. 

If you are one of the estimated 49 million Thanksgiving travelers still taking to the road this year, below are a few simple, safety travel tips to keep in mind while traveling.

·         Don't Drive Distracted:   Place cell phones on Do Not Disturb Mode and keep both hands on the wheel at all times.

·         Always wear a seat belt:   No matter the time of day or your seating position, a seat belt should be put on before starting your travel.

·         Never drive while impaired:    Use one of the many safe alternatives to driving after consuming, plan ahead to ensure a safe end to the evening.

·         Always maintain a safe speed and reduce speeds during inclement weather.  Remember the speed limit is set for ideal driving conditions.

 Happy Thanksgiving along with safe travels from The Law Office of David H. Williams