Lunar New Year falls on Tuesday, February 1, officially starting the Year of the Tiger.
While full-scale festivities may not go ahead in many parts of the world due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19, it’s likely that the event, an official holiday in China, will still be celebrated by millions.
For anyone intending to travel during Lunar New Year, eDriving is sharing the following road safety tips:
- Adhere to international, national, and regional COVID-19 travel guidance, and check the rules in your intended destination. See link below for COVID safety tips.
- Plan trips in advance, considering the best routes and times to travel. In places where Lunar New Year is a holiday, roads are likely to be busier than usual.
- Check your vehicle before setting out, remembering fluid levels, tires, lights, brakes, battery, wiper blades, and fuel.
- Wear a helmet and other suitable safety clothing if riding a two-wheeler.
- Buckle up – and make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their seat belt too.
- Follow the rules of the road – remembering that rules may differ when driving in other states/countries.
- Be aware of the “Triple Threat”: Speeding, Distraction and Fatigue. These are three of the biggest threats to road safety – see links below for related safety tips.
- Drive defensively. This means looking out for the actions of others, and being prepared for the unexpected.
- Watch out for pedestrians out celebrating. Expect more people on foot than usual; and remember that they could be impaired.
- Share your intended route and ETA with a friend or loved one, so they know when to expect you.
Wishing you good fortune and a happy Lunar New Year!
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