We all know the Fourth of July as a day to kick back, relax, and celebrate the freedoms that we all take for granted every day. Many of us spend the day with family and friends, enjoying the smell of hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. This holiday is the perfect reason to get together with people that you care about and have fun. After all, we live in a free United States, so why not celebrate all that has happened in order to get us here?
This all sounds great, right? There is one unfortunate circumstance that many people find themselves dealing with around this holiday weekend—travel. For most, seeing family is not as easy as walking down the street or driving to the next neighborhood over. Most Americans find themselves having to drive quite a distance in order to celebrate this holiday the way that they want to.
With so many Americans traveling during the same, very short time period, there is bound to be some unfortunate complications. Highways are backed up and busy, drivers are getting frustrated and angry, and the excitement for the holiday is quickly replaced by aggression and anxiety. We all want to get to our destination, but we all want to get there as soon as possible, and this can create difficulties. Add in the fact that this is a holiday where a lot of people are staying up late and consuming alcohol, and the roadways become even more dangerous.
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