WHEN WE TRAVEL
- The most daily trips are made on Friday (16 percent)
- The fewest daily trips are made on Sunday (13 percent)
- More daily trips are taken between noon and 1 p.m. (7.4 percent) than between 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. (5.5 percent)
If you are looking for the best day to drive long-distance, Sunday is the day that tends to have the least amount of traffic on the roads.
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Today, it's best to get on the roads before 7 a.m. and tomorrow before 11 a.m. As for the weekend, the best times on Saturday and Monday are in the evening, around 6 or 7 p.m. Experts say that Sunday is statistically the lightest traffic day so that might be a good time to hit the road, as well.
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A Traffic can jump 2 to 3 percent on Tuesdays from Mondays, when more people are apt to take off work or work at home or whatever .
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The NHTSA reports that most accidents occur during rush hour, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. And according to the NHTSA, Saturday is the most dangerous day of the week to drive, primarily because there are more cars – and more drunk drivers – on the road than any other day.
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With limited visibility, reacting to hazards, traffic signs, and other vehicles takes longer. By driving slower, you'll have more time to make the appropriate actions when necessary. Driving slower at night is especially crucial when driving in bad weather, which further limits your visibility even more.
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