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 | | | Make Your Pilgrimage Home Safe and Stress-free this Thanksgiving Holiday | | | | | | |  As we rapidly phase into the busy holiday travel season, there is very little time to catch our breath before we're packing a suitcase to head to Grandma's house for the annual Thanksgiving road trip. Thoughts of last year's journey conjure up images of jammed roadways, kids squabbling in the backseat, challenging driving conditions, and the pumpkin pie getting cold in the trunk. Is there anything you can do to make this year’s pilgrimage more bearable? Absolutely, there is! By following these tips and suggestions, it should help keep a smile on everyone's face this holiday travel season ensuring a safe and sound trip.
Perform pre-trip check-up.
The last thing you want to do is break down, whether it’s on a deserted back road or on a busy interstate highway. So make sure to have our certified mechanic's at Middletown Ford thoroughly check over your vehicle before you head out.
Don't follow the crowd.
When it comes to traveling during Thanksgiving week, timing is everything. The busiest travel days are Wednesday and Sunday. If your schedule permits, try leaving on Tuesday and return home on Saturday. Being home a day early gives the whole family a day to decompress and get back into routine before heading back to school and work. Or, maybe you choose to travel on the holiday itself, missing the majority of the roadway rush.
Pre-trip planning.
Before you leave, map your route, check current road conditions, and review weather reports. Also, before you leave home, put together a list of emergency numbers to take with you.
Don't be a turkey while on the road.
At a time when many more vehicles will be on the nation's highways, it is imperative to follow safe driving habits. Allow for plenty of time, park your cell/smartphone while driving, stay alert, don't drink and drive, and buckle-up.
A highly sought after family holiday, Thanksgiving is a leisurely time reserved for being surrounded by loved ones. For a stress free vehicle experience, no matter what the season or destination, visit Middletown Ford. Our low-pressure staff can help guide you to a new vehicle that suits your demanding needs, or we can assist with all your service needs.
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