FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — As people gas up their cars and get ready to travel this Thanksgiving, some drivers are concerned with safety on the road.<\/p>\n
“I’ve seen a lot of drunk drivers. I’ve seen accidents happen in front of me. It definitely makes me nervous, especially when you have children,” said Fresno resident Daniel Thompson.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday evening, the California Highway Patrol said it will begin its maximum enforcement period for the holiday.<\/p>\n
“We want to be visible to slow those drivers down. And to also be vigilant for those unsafe drivers out there that are causing most of the problems out there,” said CHP spokesman Mike Salas.<\/p>\n
AAA is predicting a record number of people traveling by car this year. Driving experts say that after properly inspecting your vehicle, there are things you can do to stay safe while on the road.<\/p>\n
“If you’re at a stop sign and the fog is really thick and dense, you’ll want to roll your windows down and you want to hear for the traffic, right. That’s going to be one of your biggest clues, if you can’t see, you wanna be able to hear,” said Learn 2 Drive Center’s Jonathan Vargas.<\/p>\n
When it comes to poor weather conditions, Vargas said using road reflectors and proper headlights can make all the difference in safety.<\/p>\n
He also encourages people not to let anything distract them while driving.<\/p>\n
“If you are driving in the fast lane, you want to be careful in case you have a drunk driver coming on the opposite side of the freeway, coming in the wrong entrance. And they’re gonna think that the fast lane is the slow lane. So, you wanna make sure you’re being aware of that,” said Vargas.<\/p>\n
He said it is the season of giving. So, try and give that extra space to other drivers on the road. You don’t want to get into a road rage incident and not be able to enjoy the holiday.<\/p>\n
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