Common Sense Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel

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Millions of people will travel to visit loved ones for the Thanksgiving holiday. The American Red Cross offers these tips to help people have a safe trip over the holiday.

Download the Red Cross First Aid App. The app provides users with quick, expert advice on what to do in case of an emergency. See all the Red Cross apps at redcross.org/mobileapps.

 Buckle up, slow down, don’t drive impaired.

 Be well rested and alert.

 Follow the rules of the road.

 Use caution in work zones.

 Give your full attention to the road. Avoid distractions such as cell phones.

 Observe speed limits – driving too fast or too slow can increase your chance of being in a collision.

 Make frequent stops. During long trips, rotate drivers. If you’re too tired to drive, stop and get some rest.

 Don’t follow another vehicle too closely.

 Clean your headlights, taillights, signal lights and windows to help you see, especially at night.

 Turn your headlights on as dusk approaches, or if you are using your windshield wipers due to inclement weather.

 Don’t overdrive your headlights.

 If you have car trouble, pull off the road as far as possible.

PLANES, TRAINS It’s flu season. If you’ve been sick or been in contact with someone who is sick, consider postponing your trip. You could be contagious for a week before symptoms appear.

 Remember that everything you touch has to be touched by someone else – luggage handlers, etc. Handle your own belongings as much as possible. Wash your hands often with soap and water.

 Carry hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial wipes with you. You can use them to wash your hands or wipe down surfaces such as armrests.

 Bring your own pillows and blankets – they can act as a shield against the seat itself.

 Avoid touching your face or eyes. If you have to cough or sneeze, do so into a tissue or your sleeve.

About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

 

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