Are you planning a move this Memorial Day weekend? The last thing you want to have happen in the middle of your journey is to be stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic or experience mechanical setbacks. encourages movers, truck drivers and other motorists to plan accordingly if they are driving during the long holiday weekend.
anticipates congested roadways this holiday weekend 鈥 with more than 36 million travelers hitting the roads. That is up 4.7 percent from last year, making a household move a little trickier than usual. Weather, vehicle collisions and mechanical problems can lead to major delays on the roadways for holiday travelers.
鈥淎AA expects to rescue more than 340,000 motorists at the roadside this Memorial Day weekend,鈥 said Julie Hall, AAA鈥檚 public relations manager. 鈥淒ead car batteries, lockouts and flat tires will be the leading reasons AAA members will experience car trouble.鈥
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AAA鈥檚 Travel Tips
While travel setbacks can sometimes be unavoidable, drivers can get around most hurdles by taking the time to prepare ahead of time:
- Be prepared with a mobile phone charger, a flashlight with extra batteries, a first-aid kit, a basic toolkit, and drinking water and snacks for all passengers
- Get plenty of rest before you start your trip
- Schedule breaks every two hours or 100 miles to remain alert and avoid driving drowsy
- Beware of distracted driving
- Buckle up
Where Are You Moving?
Are you moving to a tourist destination or major city? Based on AAA advanced travel bookings, the top Memorial Day travel destinations this year are:
- Orlando, Florida
- Seattle
- Honolulu
- Las Vegas
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Phoenix
- Anaheim, California
- Boston
- Denver, Colorado
- New York
Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando and Phoenix all appeared on list for 2017. Wherever you鈥檙e moving this weekend, you may want to consider going a different route or avoiding peak travel times.
鈥淚NRIX, in collaboration with AAA, predicts drivers will experience the greatest amount of road congestion Thursday, May 24, and Friday, May 25, in the late afternoon as commuters leave work and mix with holiday travelers,鈥 Hall said. 鈥淧ack your patience and allow plenty of time to get to your destination safely.鈥
糖心传媒 wishes everyone safe travels this holiday weekend.
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By Chris Abruzzo