An estimated 1.5 million snowbirds in Canada will be flying South this winter — and the Grey Bruce Health Unit has some tips for a safe escape.
Public Health Promoter Sarah Milne says if you drive, travel during daylight hours as older drivers account for the most collisions per kilometre driven.
Milne recommends senior’s on medication plan their trip so that they are not medicated while behind the wheel.
Carjacking is still a real problem in some large American Cities.
Like in Miami where their visitors guide actually advises tourists not to stop their vehicles if struck from behind, but rather continue driving to the nearest police station.
Milne says it’s always important to know which routes are recommended and be wary of where you plan to park.
And she adds that while on vacation down South — be prepared to battle the sun as over 60 thousand Canadians develop skin cancer every year.
