New York, NY, May 25, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and families across America start planning weekend getaways and summer road trips.
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In fact, AAA predicts that more than 30 million Americans will
be hitting the road for the long weekend.
With all of those extra cars on the road, traffic is inevitable,
but there are tips travelers can take to get to their destination
safer and faster. For example, you can save yourself a potential
breakdown if you have your mechanic check your battery, tire
pressure and fluid levels before embarking on your journey.
With gas prices soaring, you can also improve your fuel economy by
keeping the windows rolled up and using the air-conditioning when
driving on the highway. In addition, try packing all of your
belongings inside the car instead of using a rooftop storage
device. Any extra baggage on the outside will add unnecessary drag
to your car and you'll wind up pumping in more fuel in the end.