This is the time when you should definitely not take to the road in order to travel peacefully and safely.
When the start of the holidays approaches, there is often a mixture of excitement and joy. Families are getting ready, suitcases are almost packed, children are getting a little impatient. There is a palpable excitement, a desire to leave everyday life behind and finally be able to relax. However, this euphoria is often accompanied by stress for parents: the worry of not forgetting anything, the careful preparation of the itinerary, the car, and especially the fear of traffic jams on the road. Because with children in the car, if the traffic jams drag on, the journey can quickly become a nightmare.
In general, the “when do we arrive ?” multiply, the usual games lose their appeal, and annoyance takes over. So to avoid this kind of situation, and to be able to leave with peace of mind, the best thing is to choose your departure day and time in advance. If possible, do not leave during the long weekends of crossing to avoid traffic jams. However, most families do not really have the choice of leaving on a weekend, because vacation rentals are generally for a full week that begins and ends either on a Saturday or a Sunday.
On the other hand, to drive safely, the choice of departure time can make the difference. To do this, it is important to avoid times that are conducive to drowsiness, i.e. in the afternoon between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., as well as at night, between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., the Road Safety Association emphasizes on its website. These micro-sleeps while driving can be extremely dangerous for the safety of the driver and other passengers.
Furthermore, it is strongly advised not to drive after a day’s work. “After 17 hours of active wakefulness, reflexes decrease as much as with 0.5 g of alcohol per liter of blood”indicate the association. It is better to leave early in the morning, after a good night’s sleep. Once you arrive at your destination, you will quickly forget the hours you spent in the car!