AAA urges drivers to plan forward as Labor Day journey brings busier roads

With Labor Day weekend nearly right here, AAA is urging drivers planning one final summer time getaway to arrange for heavier site visitors and take steps to remain secure on the highway.

AAA spokesperson Jim Garrity stated vacationers ought to count on busier roadways, notably throughout peak journey days. “So if you are going to be one of those folks who travel, just make sure you give yourself plenty of time,” Garrity stated. “There’s going to so many people out there especially on the roadways, especially when you’re looking at the Thursday, Friday leading into the weekend, Monday, Tuesday, when everyone’s kind of coming back from their trips. Yeah, you want to give yourself plenty of extra time.”

AAA additionally recommends dealing with primary preparations earlier than leaving, together with ensuring autos have sufficient gas in case of delays. “Weekends like this when you had a half a tank go fill up because you’re going to want that gas in the engine,” Garrity stated. “If you have to sit for a while so you can keep the car running, keep the electricity running in case you need to charge your phone, call for help if you need too, and in case you want to keep the air conditioner running to keep you and your family not just comfortable but safe.”

Before heading out, AAA can be reminding drivers to plan forward for a secure trip residence, particularly if alcohol is concerned. Garrity stated impaired driving stays a priority. “You know, unfortunately, in recent years, we did see an alarming increase of crashes caused by impaired driving and that’s preventable. And that’s caused by poor choices,” he stated. “So go out, enjoy yourself, but make sure you know how you’re gonna get home before you get to where it is that you’re going.”

AAA stated making secure decisions and getting ready upfront may help make the vacation weekend smoother for everybody on the highway.