Back to school is coming, which means your daily drive time is about to go through a big adjustment. More traffic and road hazards crop up when students head back to school in the fall semester and our N Charlotte Toyota dealership is here to help you meet them head-on. Check out our tips for avoiding road hazards this fall until you've adjusted to back to school.
Avoid these road hazards during back to school
Road hazard #1: More traffic. Back to school means more traffic on Charlotte roads. Between elementary, middle, high school, and college campuses, there are bound to be quite a few more people on the road. That means you need to be prepared for delays and the possibility that it could take you a little longer to get where you're going. We recommend giving yourself an extra 10-15 minutes every day to get where you're going so you aren't tempted to speed or drive aggressively.
Road hazard #2: More pedestrians. Back to school also means that there will be more pedestrians out and about walking to school and bus stops. You should be on high alert, especially since kids sometimes don't follow the rules of the road. Keep your eyes on the road at all times and be ready to react quickly should you need to come to a stop quickly and suddenly.
Road hazard #3: More bicycles. Kids won't just be on foot; they'll also be on bicycles. Remember to give them plenty of space when you're passing them and also be sure to check before you turn right or left to make sure one isn't passing you. And always yield to them!
Road hazard #4: School buses. Driving around school buses is a whole new ball game. Remember, if they turn on their flashing lights and the stop signs swing out, you need to bring your N Charlotte Toyota to a stop. This is true even if you're on the opposite side of the road unless you're on a divided highway with a wide median. Never pass a stopped school bus, and be sure to give them plenty of distance if you're behind them.
Road hazard #5: School zones. School zones have different rules when it comes to driving. You'll likely be at a much lower speed and need to come to a stop at one point or another to let students cross. Plus, you'll have to watch out for pedestrians, bikes, and school buses on top of it all when driving in school zones. Be sure to abide by the speed limit, be on high alert (no distracted driving), and obey crossing guards and police officers who are directing traffic and pedestrians.
Find a safe new Toyota at Toyota of N Charlotte
Have questions or need to get back to school in a safe new Toyota? Visit Toyota of N Charlotte. We're located just off I-77 at exit 23 in Huntersville at 13429 Statesville Road. Call us to schedule a test drive of one of our N Charlotte Toyotas at (704) 875-9199 today!
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