Travel Tips: Drive Safely This Labor Day

Going somewhere this Labor Day? Keep these five Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) safety tips in mind on your way to Grand Lake or wherever your holiday weekend plans might take you:

1. Always buckle up.
2. Avoid cell phone use while operating your vehicle. Remember, it’s against the law to text while driving.
3. Be attentive in work zones and keep both hands on the wheel.
4. Plan ahead to allow ample time to reach destinations.
5. Keep water on hand when traveling in the heat.

For updates on the latest turnpike travel and/or weather conditions, call 1-877-403-7623 or visit here.

– Tim Gatz, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority