How to Deal with Thanksgiving Traffic

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  • Dealing with traffic can be quite difficult but doing so at Thanksgiving is even worse. Tons of people are on the road all trying to get to their destination for the holidays. But isn’t getting there half the fun? It is if you know how to deal with Thanksgiving traffic.

  • Tips

    • If your car doesn’t have a GPS Navigation System, put a map in your glove compartment.
    • If you’re driving, think about leaving on Thanksgiving Day. The roads are less crowded (because everyone else already arrived!)

  • Introduction

    Thanksgiving weekend traffic is just about the worst of the entire year. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest and the following Sunday comes in a close second. Traffic is inevitable because everyone wants to get to their destination and spend Thanksgiving with families or friends. But with a little simple planning, you can learn how to deal with Thanksgiving traffic without a lot of stress and anxiety.

  • Step 1: Planning

    Planning is one of the best ways to deal with traffic. Know the route you are going to take. Gas up before you leave your home and know where gas stations are likely to be along the way. Check out sites like Mapquestwww.Mapquest.com before the trip so you are sure to have an alternative route in case of major traffic jams or accidents. If you encounter these and you have an alternate plan, you may be able to avoid traffic. If you know you’re going through tolls, bring exact change if possible to alleviate having to waste time looking for money and making change.

  • Step 2: Maintenance

    Try to get any necessary routine maintenance done before you travel on Thanksgiving. That way, your car will be less likely to overheat or otherwise break down in traffic. Pump up your tires and if you know you have a slow leak, get it repaired before you travel. Make sure you get all fluids topped off and get an oil change if your car is due for one. Make sure your headlights work and your windshield wipers do too. Having a car that runs properly will get you to your destination quicker and not stranded on the side of the road!

  • Step 3: Fill Up

    We already said to make sure you get gas before you leave for your destination. But make sure your car is filled up with items to make your travel easy and fun. Bring along some hand-held games, books or magazines for any non-drivers (especially kids) who will be in the car for long periods of time. Create a special playlist of songs for your [iPod]] and add some holiday favorites to listen to during the trip. Pack snacks, especially if you have kids. It’s hard for them to wait for a rest-stop or a highway exit to get something to eat. Pack crackers, goldfish, dried fruit, graham crackers, easy fresh fruit like grapes or small boxes of cereal to satisfy hunger. Bring water bottles or juice boxes and keep them cold in a portable cooler. Pack a trash bag for easy clean up too.

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