With this weekend being Memorial Day and gas prices lower than they were last year at this time, the roads are likely going to be crowded as soon as you get off work. With traffic congestion comes accidents, frustrations and in some cases, road rage. But there are some things you can do to minimize the chance of these things happening. Your PA dealers offer these tips to help you stay safe, calm and happy during your Memorial Day road trip.
• Use your GPS device. If you don’t have one of these handy portable devices, get one before you get on the road. A decent one will tell you everything you need to know along the way, including weather, alternate routes, and nearby services, not to mention directions to where you’re going.
• Be patient. Everybody is in a hurry to get where they are going this weekend. That’s how preventable accidents occur. Just be patient and look out for other drivers and you will enjoy your weekend even more.
• Bring stuff for the kids. Even if your road trip is an hour long, you should plan for the worst and bring enough stuff to entertain the kids for a couple hours. It’s better to have too much stuff than not enough when you are stuck in a car with cranky kids!
• Enjoy the drive. Half the fun of a road trip is getting where you are going. Take some time to appreciate the scenery along the way and you will enjoy your drive even more.
These are just a few tips from your Trenton area VW dealer to help you enjoy you Memorial Day road trip to the fullest.