‘Tis the season for aggressive driving. Because of this, we here at All Nevada Insurance wants to make sure you are familiar with aggressive holiday driving and what you can do to not become a hostile driver this year, which may just get you on Santa’s Naughty list!
Because there are more people on the road, poor weather conditions, stress of the holiday season and people behind the wheel that are intoxicated, it’s important to avoid road rage. Here’s a few tips on how you can do that:
- Don’t put the pedal to the metal. Account for heavy traffic and weather conditions and give yourself some extra time to reach your destination.
- Don’t make last-minute lane changes when driving. Sudden moves on icy or wet roads can cause a lot of damage.
- Don’t shop if you’re stressed. Never go to the local mall or to the boutiques on Main Street when you’re stressed. Calm yourself down before you leave the house. Otherwise, you will be on edge on the way to your destination, which could cause you to make rash decisions.
- Don’t let your focus leave the road. Don’t worry about your shopping list or what you need to do when you get home before your family arrives for the holidays. Instead, worry only about yourself, other drivers and getting to where you need to be going safely.
- Don’t forget to breathe. Crank your music up (not too loud, though, or it could be a distraction), take a deep breath and relax. The holidays will soon be over.
You may be in a hurry to finish your Christmas shopping, get home and get your ham in the oven, or making it to your best friend’s holiday party on time, but you don’t want to end up on the side of the road or in an accident because of your aggressive driving.
Stay safe on the road this holiday season and contact us at All Nevada Insurance to see what kind of discounts we can give you on your auto insurance!