Are you ready for some Halloween fun? It’s already October, which means the time for trick or treating is almost here! What kid doesn’t love to dress up and collect free candy – and what parent doesn’t love to dig into that candy? Although trick or treating is a fun Halloween tradition, it can be dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. If you’re planning on driving your new Toyota in N Charlotte this Halloween, we want you to know how to keep you and everyone around you safe!
Safety tips for driving your new Toyota this Halloween
We want you to have fun this Halloween, but we also want you to stay safe. We want to help you be prepared to drive your new Toyota in N Charlotte this Halloween. Check out these handy safe driving tips you can follow:
- Our first piece of advice is to avoid driving your new Toyota near Charlotte on Halloween altogether! Like we said, it can be dangerous to drive on a holiday like this when children are flooding the streets at night. Not only can this be risky for you, it can also be unsafe for trick or treaters! The best way to avoid this is by staying off the streets this Halloween!
- If you absolutely must drive your new Toyota near Charlotte this Halloween, we suggest you drive cautiously! This includes slowing down and keeping your attention on the road! You want to be sure you’re aware of the children that can be roaming the streets for trick or treating. Dark costumes can easily blend into the dark of the night, so keep and eye out!
- Instead of driving through busy neighborhoods, you should try to find an alternate route. By choosing a route with less traffic, you can eliminate possible obstacles and the trick or treating crowds. Check the navigation system in your N Charlotte Toyota for alternate routes. If you do drive through a neighborhood, watch out for cars dropping children off. Always be extra cautious before steering your new Toyota around a stopped vehicle!
- No matter what day it is, don’t drink and drive. We suggest following a zero tolerance policy when it comes to drinking and driving (especially on a day when you need to be extra alert). This means you shouldn’t get in the driver’s seat of your new Toyota in N Charlotte if you’ve consumed ANY alcoholic beverages this Halloween!
Toyota of N Charlotte helps keep your trick or treaters safe this Halloween!
If you’re planning on hitting the streets on foot this Halloween, it can still be dangerous. Our Toyota dealership in N Charlotte is sharing a few safety tips to follow this Halloween to keep your kids safe while trick or treating:
- Give your kids glow sticks and/or reflectors to give them visibility
- Remind your kids to look both ways before crossing the street
- Always travel in groups and don’t let your child don’t trick or treat alone
- Teach your children the dangers of strangers and to never enter a house
Have a great Halloween and stay safe! Visit us today at 13429 Statesville Rd. to check out our selection of new Toyota. We’re located just off I-77 on exit 23.
