Halloween is coming, friends! It’s just about a month away, and whether you’re hitting the streets in your N Charlotte Toyota for some heavy trick-or-treating or thinking about heading to a house party, you need to do it safely! Our N Charlotte Toyota dealership has all the tips you need to keep you, your passengers, and your ride safe on the spookiest night of the year!
Prep your N Charlotte Toyota for spooky fun
First, make sure that your N Charlotte Toyota is ready for the big night. Have our auto service techs check your brakes, headlights, and wipers (just in case of inclement weather). This will ensure you have stopping power on your side, and also that you can see clearly when you’re out on the roads. Remember, there will be more foot traffic with trick-or-treaters and partygoers (and the occasional zombie or mummy)!
Adjust your driving habits before you hit the road on Halloween!
Next, adjust your driving habits! Here are some N Charlotte Toyota safety tips you can use to alter your drive time and make sure you stay safe on Halloween night, no matter what kind of fun you manage to scare up!
- Follow the speed limit. This is especially important in pedestrian areas like neighborhoods and urban areas where there’s a lot of foot traffic. It will allow you to come to a stop more quickly if you’re following the speed limit!
- Scan the road. You should keep your eyes on the road at all times when behind the wheel of your N Charlotte Toyota on Halloween, and scan back and forth (remember, trick-or-treaters may come up on either side of you, not just in front of you!). This will give you a larger field of visibility so you’re less likely to have a collision!
- Come to a full stop. Always bring your N Charlotte Toyota to a full stop at stop signs and stop lights, but especially on Halloween. More people will be crossing the streets so make sure the crosswalk is clear before you drive through it. Also, be sure to check there are no last minute ghouls and goblins darting across before you hit the gas!
- NEVER drink and drive. If you’re going to have a brew or two, make sure you arrange for a cab or an Uber or name someone as the designated driver to get you and your friends home safely!
- Use defensive driving. This is a top N Charlotte Toyota safety tip when it comes to Halloween night, because you’ll need to be prepared for anything! Keep your attention on the road and your hands on the wheel, put away your cell phone, and follow traffic laws to ensure you keep the risk of an accident low. You’ll also need to be especially aware as there may be more intoxicated drivers on the road on Halloween night, so you’ll have to be proactive!
Want to get your N Charlotte Toyota checked before you start scaring up some Halloween fun? Give us a call today at (888) 378-1214 to schedule an appointment today!
