As the seasons change from Fall to Winter, an obvious statement is personified: attractions attract. The initial attraction for the snowbirds is tourism. Whether it’s taking a tour of a haunted house, riding the tallest roller coaster, or visiting a famous rodent and his friends, one thing is guaranteed: people want to be entertained. In search of that entertainment, people will travel from all over the country, taking up space as they do so. The “Wait Time” screen for your favorite ride now reads 90 minutes, and that lemonade you’re parched for is five people away in line. With all of the extra people taking up space, the most adrenaline you will get is the thrill of – finally! – being next in line for that lemonade you have earned.
Just when you thought Christmas shopping couldn’t get any worse, your neighbor’s children decide they want to shop for their children. This wouldn’t be much of a problem except your neighbor’s neighbor’s children have the same idea. You now have not only the entire gated community preparing for the holidays, but their children and grandchildren as well. All you want to do is buy those eggs, milk, and gingerbread, and the entire line in front of you has unanimously decided to buy everything in the store. Even the gas station has a three car line at every pump! It’s easy to get flustered when your daily needs are suffocated by dozens of families not unlike the Griswolds.
All you want to do is go to work, but those snowbirds seem to find you everywhere until it seems that not even your morning commute is safe. After a long day’s work, the last thing you want to worry about is extra traffic, or the threat of a car accident.
With all of these frustrations piling in the back of your mind, it becomes easy to get distracted while driving. With more people come more car accidents, and snowbird season is the most accident-prone season. Keep these tips in mind next time you’re on the road amidst the swarm of Northerners:
So keep calm and stay on the road, and mentally prepare yourself: while the holiday season may be over, it is almost time for the sunbirds to flock in. If you find yourself in an accident involving snowbirds or for any other reason, contact Lowman Law.