CAA Provides Road Safety Tips For Long Weekend Travel

With the Thanksgiving lengthy weekend approaching this weekend, CAA Saskatchewan is reminding drivers to be protected and sensible on the roads.

Highway journey journey has actually grow to be extra fashionable this yr so let’s keep in mind that our roads and highways shall be congested as a result of enhance in site visitors for this weekend.

Christine Niemczyk, Director of Company Communications for CAA Saskatchewan particulars the significance of constructing certain your car is sweet to journey.

“It is advisable to, initially, make it possible for your mechanical options and tires are okay in your car. That’s going to be the car that will get you to and from residence safely so make sure that all mechanical options are in place, you have acquired good tires. Seat belts have to be in working order and worn by all passengers together with the driving force. And kids’s automotive seats and booster seats must be accurately put in and provides your self loads of time to achieve your vacation spot.”

Niemczyk, reminds drivers to gradual to 60 when obligatory on the roads.

“Please gradual to 60 km per hour when passing tow truck operators and first responders serving to motorists on Saskatchewan highways. It’s the regulation. Crucial to decelerate, transfer over once you see flashing lights. It actually could be a matter of life and dying.”

Different security suggestions embody remembering to pack a roadside help package, avoiding distracted driving, and ensuring to not drive impaired. 

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