Holiday Road Trip Survival Tips for Santa Barbara Residents
The holidays will be here before you know it! If you’re like many people, you may be planning a road trip to visit far-away friends or family. Our staff at Advanced Chiropractic Group in Santa Barbara wants all of our patients to stay safe this holiday season. That’s why we’re posting these holiday road trip survival tips. By following advice from our Santa Barbara chiropractors, we hope that you and your family will be able to avoid auto injuries at this joyful time of year.
Take frequent breaks. Fatigue will make you less alert on long car trips. To prevent highway hypnosis, take frequent breaks. Get out of your car every hour or two. Take breaks frequently to eat or drink.- Slow down when road conditions are bad. Whether it’s raining, snowing or there’s ice on the roads, slow down and increase the distance between your car and other cars on the road. In addition, be on the lookout for black ice. Black ice is a layer of smooth, nearly invisible ice that can cause deadly car accidents. Often black ice will only appear as a puddle on the ground. If you see water on the ground but can see no spray on the tires of the cars in front of you, you’re likely driving over black ice.
- Avoid late-night driving. Driving late at night can be dangerous. This is especially true during the holidays when people are more likely to drive under the influence. To protect yourself and your family, try to get home early.
- Keep a fully charged cell phone in the car. If you’re in an accident, you’ll need a cell phone to call for emergency vehicles or a tow truck.
- If you get in an auto accident. If you are an unfortunate victim of an auto accident then look no further then Advanced Chiropractic Group. Most auto accident injuries may not even be present directly following the accident so we encourage you to stop by our Santa Barbara office to ensure your health is intact. Our chiropractors are here to help you with pain relief from these unfortunate events.
Visit Our Santa Barbara Chiropractors Today!
If you’re in an accident, don’t wait to start showing symptoms of whiplash. Make an appointment with our Santa Barbara chiropractors at Advanced Chiropractic Group. We’ll be happy to diagnose your injury and help you recover so that you can start living a healthier, happier life that is free of pain!
How do you avoid car accidents during the holiday season?