Parking Lot Pandemonium
Happy holidays everyone! I hope you've had your fill of turkey and are either lighting a menorah or preparing your Christmas tree. With the coming holiday season approaching that means a lot more people behind the wheel. More and more people are going to be traveling to their family member's homes. This means more chances to get one of those nasty fender benders we all know and hate.
This fact is most apparent in the parking lots of shopping malls. Everyone will be heading to the nearest shopping mall to get the newest toys and gadgets to put under the tree. According to an article by Claire Boston titled, "Parking lots seen as holiday danger zone for drivers in reverse", backing up accounts for 25% of car crashes and only takes up 1% of your driving time. Most parking lot crashes are often due to passengers, phones, the radio, and intense parking-spot searches. This is never more prevalent then during the holidays.
You would think it was common sense, but here are a few driving tips suggested for your holiday season:
- Check surroundings before entering your car
- Look in every direction when pulling in or out of a parking space
- Stay off the gas pedal while backing up
- Watch for pedestrians moving between vehicles
With increased highway and city travel, it is essential to hold safety above the holiday season.
Stay safe and have a great holiday!
Happy holidays everyone! I hope you've had your fill of turkey and are either lighting a menorah or preparing your Christmas tree. With the coming holiday season approaching that means a lot more people behind the wheel. More and more people are going to be traveling to their family member's homes. This means more chances to get one of those nasty fender benders we all know and hate.
This fact is most apparent in the parking lots of shopping malls. Everyone will be heading to the nearest shopping mall to get the newest toys and gadgets to put under the tree. According to an article by Claire Boston titled, "Parking lots seen as holiday danger zone for drivers in reverse", backing up accounts for 25% of car crashes and only takes up 1% of your driving time. Most parking lot crashes are often due to passengers, phones, the radio, and intense parking-spot searches. This is never more prevalent then during the holidays.
You would think it was common sense, but here are a few driving tips suggested for your holiday season:
- Check surroundings before entering your car
- Look in every direction when pulling in or out of a parking space
- Stay off the gas pedal while backing up
- Watch for pedestrians moving between vehicles
With increased highway and city travel, it is essential to hold safety above the holiday season.
Stay safe and have a great holiday!
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