Holiday Weekend Travel Tips

Check construction activity for your planned route. Visit www.511ia.org for detailed information.
Give your car a regular tune-up, which makes sure your engine is running fuel efficiently.
Keep at least half a tank of gasoline in your vehicle at all times. Also, make sure all necessary fluids, such as windshield wiper fluid, remain at adequate levels.
Drive slowly. Things take longer when there is increased traffic, which can lead to increased stress. Take frequent breaks to walk around and refresh. High speeds are not only dangerous but they also decrease fuel mileage.
Use cruise control when it is safe to do so. Using cruise control on wet roads is not recommended.
Keep tires inflated properly.
Check or replace wiper blades. After the heavy toll imposed by winter driving condition and spring rains, windshield wipers are likely to be ragged from use and ready to be replaced.
Check Your Cooling System. Examine your coolant level to make sure it's adequate.
Avoid driving when fatigued.
Plan your route in advance and let others know your route.

Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend.

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