On October 31, throngs of witches, zombies and superheroes will be invading the streets and loading up on candy. At Certified Auto Repair, we want to remind motorists to help keep our little ones safe by exercising extreme caution when driving on Halloween.<\/p>\n
Precautions to take when driving on Halloween<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re forced to drive on Halloween night, you\u2019ll need to be extremely cautious and take extra steps to ensure the safety of the children in your neighbourhood.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to recognize that kids tend to get a little (read: ridiculously) excited on Halloween. While most children can be counted on to be reasonably cautious when crossing the street, they can easily forget all about road safety while out trick-or-treating. And while some kids may be decked out in flashy colours, just as many get donned in dark-coloured costumes and are difficult to spot at night. In addition, strollers and dogs are often brought along by parents and these may encroach on the roadway. At Certified Auto Repair, we strongly recommend that you take the following precautions if you\u2019re driving on Halloween night:<\/p>\n -Avoid distractions of all kinds (telephone calls, loud music, etc.) so that you can stay wholly concentrated on the road.<\/p>\n -Be patient when people cross the street and expect delays.<\/p>\n -Check your mirrors often and check your blind spots two or three times when making a turn.<\/p>\n -Reduce your speed in order to give yourself more time to react to unexpected situations.<\/p>\n