This isn’t so different from the Floridian influx of snowbirds that flock every winter. The Sunshine State becomes its own Sort Sol for the winter months, and you, as a driver, can become affected in more ways than one.
As the seasons change from Fall to Winter, it's obvious that 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 more space on the road as they do so. Parking is more difficult, and your patience levels will be tested as the children in the car moan and groan the famous, "Are we there yet?"
Everyone's got the same idea: all you want to do is buy eggs and milk, yet the entire line of people crowding the store is preventing that from happening.
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 risk for 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 a Spring Hill car accident involving snowbirds or for any other accident-related reason, contact Lowman Law.
This post was originally published in January 2013 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.