Macon attorney offers safety tips for Labor Day Weekend
Attorney at Farah & Farah, Alex Fadoul, says it is important to stay safe over the holiday weekend.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial end of Summer and many people will be celebrating. Farah and Farah is offering advice to drivers ahead of the holiday weekend.
Attorney at Farah & Farah, Alex Fadoul, says it is important to stay safe over the holiday weekend.
Farah & Farah offer the following tips to stay safe for Labor Day:
- Wear a Seatbelt: Other than not driving at all, nothing increases your chance of surviving a car crash more than this safety feature.
- Put the Phone Away: Not just in a nearby cup holder, but out of reach. Any phone calls should be hands-free. Absolutely no texting, social media posting, emailing, or anything else that would cause drivers to take their eyes off the road.
- Eliminate Other Distractions: Listening to loud music, trying to eat a sandwich, reaching for something in the back seat – all these are proven to cause car crashes. It’s so easy to safely pull over in order to scarf down a burger or get something from your jacket. Don’t risk multitasking at high speed.
- Have a Designated Driver: Not one who drinks less – one who doesn’t drink at all.
- Use Ride-Sharing Services: They are abundant, cheap, and the best way to guarantee a safe ride home if you’ve been drinking.
- Slow Down: On a 10-mile trip, doing 60 in a 40 mph zone only saves a few minutes – yet the risk of serious injury or death goes way up. That could cost a whole lot more time. It’s just not worth it.
