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Thanksgiving Day is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated moments of the year because it allows you to enjoy a few days of vacation with your family.
However, they are also days when residents must endure heavy vehicular traffic, both in cities and on highways .
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), more than 4.5 million Southern California residents plan to travel by road during the holidays.
To make your rest days more pleasant, it is best to take some measures in advance.
Gasoline price
You have to keep in mind the high prices currently registered for gasoline, with an average price in Los Angeles of $ 4. 70 dollars for a gallon of regular gasoline. The price can vary by up to $ 1 dollar between service stations, so identify the one that best suits your economy .
It is recommended to fill the tank at night or during the first hours of the morning , when the temperature is cooler and the fuel does not present excess gases.
It is necessary to verify the exact calibration of the tires , to optimize gasoline consumption. Check the proper pressure for your tires in the user manual or in the information usually installed on the inner frame of the driver’s door.
Travel schedules
If you plan to go on the road, it is best to take the road very early to avoid the peak hours of traffic , and it will be present on almost all the highways that leave from Los Angeles.
One of the most trouble spots on Highway 5 will be between Colorado Street and Florence Avenue.
The day with the highest vehicle load is Wednesday, mostly between 3 pm and 5 pm: 30 pm .
After the days of rest, take into account that Sunday will be the most complicated due to the number of walkers who will return to their places of residence, with a greater vehicular load in the afternoon. Hey night.
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