Happy holidays from Weelborg Ford. We want to express our gratitude for your ongoing support this year. Thank you for choosing us! As a local Redwood Falls business, our pride and joy is being able to serve the people of our community and its surrounding areas.
During the holiday season, we want you to be safe while enjoying festivities with friends and family members. With that in mind, here are five driving tips to keep in mind during the holidays!
1. Review Your Maintenance List
Ensure you properly check your vehicle before leaving for your holiday celebrations. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the season and forget the little things like checking your headlights, oil, and windshield wipers. Make a list, check it twice, and drive away confident that your vehicle is ready for the holidays.
2. Don’t Get Caught in a Speed Trap
The holidays are a time of year that sees plenty of police in full force to monitor the roads. Stick to the speed limit to avoid getting a hefty speeding ticket, keep at least six feet of distance between you and the car in front, and take extra caution when the roads are hazardous.
3. Don’t Drive Fatigued
A good night’s sleep is crucial to being a safe driver. During the holidays, it can be easy to get behind on sleep, and when exhaustion is combined with dangerous winter roads, it can be a recipe for disaster. Make sure you’re sleeping well to keep your cognitive abilities and response time intact when you’re on the road.
4. Be Prepared for Emergencies
Accidents happen and as unfortunate as it is, the holidays are no exception to that rule. Always be prepared in case of a car accident or a mechanical issue. Keep an emergency kit in your car that’s stocked with water, snacks, warm clothing or blankets, and a backup phone charger to call for help. It’s also important to stock your trunk with a spare tire, a shovel, jumper cables, and cat litter or sand to get yourself out of sticky situations.
5. Give Yourself Time to Get Where You’re Going
Holiday traffic jams and winter weather can slow you down, so make sure to give yourself extra time to get where you’re going this holiday season. This will help you avoid rushing and driving irresponsibly and keep you on schedule when the roads don’t cooperate.
Stay Safe this Holiday Season
Once again, we want to thank you for your support this year and wish you a happy holiday season. We wish you and yours safety, warmth, and joy.
Contact Weelborg Ford for service, maintenance, and vehicle inspections to make sure you’re safe on the road this winter.
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