What is the safest day to travel by car?

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. However, Tuesdays have the least amount of crashes according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).



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If you are trying to decide the best time to leave for a road trip, it is early in the morning between 5:00 am and 6:00 am. This is because there is less traffic on the roads and statistically the fewest amount of accidents during this time frame.

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Take a break approximately every two hours. If you are driving on an interstate highway, state sponsored rest areas will provide you with a great place to stretch your legs, grab a snack, and use the restroom. Other great places to take a break from a long drive include gas stations, local restaurants, and parks.

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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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If you are trying to decide the best time to leave for a road trip, it is early in the morning between 5:00 am and 6:00 am. This is because there is less traffic on the roads and statistically the fewest amount of accidents during this time frame.

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Certain days of the week, specifically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., are likely to have less traffic than others. On the other hand, Fridays are the busiest day of the week.

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Most highways are also almost empty between midnight and 2 AM.

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Here are our tips for how to prepare for a long drive.
  1. Plan Ahead. As easy as it may be, you shouldn't take a long drive without planning ahead first. ...
  2. Sleep & Rest. ...
  3. Take turns to drive. ...
  4. Check the Rules of the Road. ...
  5. Stay Hydrated. ...
  6. Pack Essential Road Trip Items. ...
  7. Car Maintenance Checks. ...
  8. Breakdown Cover.


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The longest road trip covers a distance of 20,885 (33,612km) through Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Kazakhstan, Russia and then across Europe from Belarus to Spain. Then head over to north Africa and travel through Algeria, Niger, Nigeria, Zimbabwe and more.

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