Car insurance companies calculate, compare and forecast a wealth of information to determine risk and a lot of this data can be used to help drivers enjoy a safer driving experience and raise awareness about times of the day when accidents are prone to happen.
Halloween is approaching and there will be many kids walking the streets this Halloween weekend so be aware of your surroundings more than ever. Car insurance companies are big proponents of automobile safety (as they should be) and you should follow these tips all year round but sometimes we all need a reminder.
“The prime trick or treating time on Halloween for young children is between 4 and 8 pm”
This is also the most dangerous driving time for young pedestrians to be on the road according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Even if Halloween is a Sunday this year pay close attention when driving a vehicle this Halloween weekend and try to remember some of these tips:
Always keep your lights on and drive slowly in residential or populated areas carefully watching parked vehicles for children or passengers getting outBe aware many children’s costumes are dark and they may be hard to see. While a pumpkin is orange pirate costumes are black and lots of kids want to be Johnny Depp when they grow upDO NOT use your cell phone when driving. Text messaging and cell phone usage are 2 of the largest contributors to car accidents around. Try to stay off your phone – at least for this weekendWatch for broken streetlights. Many neighborhoods have poor lighting so be aware of your surroundings and don’t relay on streetlights to automatically tell you children may be aroundDO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. This is may sound like a repetitive tip but DUI is most common around holidays. There is absolutely no reason to drink and driveHalloween is a memorable evening for all children but the safety of the night also depends on responsible driving from adults and young drivers alike.
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