Rush hour is a dangerous time of the day
Do you live in or around the San Antonio area? If so, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the rush hour traffic that often bogs down the local roadways.
While some people are fortunate enough to avoid rush hour most days, others find that sitting in traffic is a big part of their lives.
Like most, you see rush hour as nothing more than an inconvenience. You know it will slow you from reaching your destination, but don’t really think about things from a safety perspective.
Rush hour is a dangerous time of the day, meaning that you need to adjust your driving style in order to remain safe. Here are some top tips to follow:
- Give yourself more time. Rush hour is dangerous enough, so you don’t need to find yourself in a hurry as you attempt to reach your destination. For example, leave 30 extra minutes in the morning so you don’t have to worry about getting to work on time.
- Consider an alternate route. Even if it means driving out of your way a few miles, if you can avoid traffic, this is something to consider.
- Leave more space. You don’t want to drive too closely to the vehicle in front of yours. The more space you leave, the easier it is to stop in an emergency.
- Stay in your lane. The more you sit in rush hour traffic, the more you’ll realize that some drivers like to jump from lane to lane, with the idea that this is the best way to make time. Don’t get into the habit of doing this, as it increases the chance of being part of an accident. Pick a lane and stick with it.
Despite the fact that rush hour is a dangerous time of the day on the road, you may have no choice but to sit in traffic time and time again.
If you’re ever part of an accident, maybe because someone else hits your car from behind, move to safety, call 911 and receive treatment. After that, you can learn more about the accident, making an insurance claim and your legal rights.
