Halloween Driving Safety: Tips and Discounted Lighting Recommendations

🍂🍂 As the end of October approaches, ghosts and goblins are getting ready for Halloween. On this night of scary pumpkins, witches, and skulls will be everywhere, and you will be immersed in the screaming joy. However, it’s also vital to remember the “treat” of driving safely. Statistically, the likelihood of car accidents during holidays is three times higher than usual—much scarier than Michael Myers!

To make your Halloween trip even more exciting and safe, we’ve curated a list of car lighting and emergency tools, along with essential Halloween driving safety tips. Our goal is to help you navigate the roads responsibly and avoid any hidden dangers, ensuring you have a truly spooky Halloween. Let’s dive into this journey!👻👻

Halloween driving safety tips🎃🎃

For parents and children🎃🎃

If you're taking kids trick-or-treating, here are some safety tips:

• Never let your kids trick-or-treat alone.
  Children under 12 should always be accompanied by an adult and stay in groups. Emphasize road safety and remind them to check for traffic before crossing the street.
• Make their clothing more visible.
  Add reflective tape to costumes or choose light-colored clothing for better visibility. This will help drivers see them more easily in the dark.

• Stick to the sidewalk.
  Teach children to stay on the sidewalk, avoid running around or hiding behind cars, and always look both ways before crossing the street.
• Stay focused and avoid distractions.
  Keep track of your child’s whereabouts and avoid distractions. Plan your route to minimize phone use and stay alert to street conditions.

For Drivers🎃🎃

Road safety is often overlooked during Halloween. Since trick-or-treating takes place on the streets, it’s essential to talk to kids about safety and practice safe driving ourselves. To ensure a safe Halloween, follow our safe driving tips and share them with friends and family so that everyone can enjoy a safer trick-or-treating experience together!

• Drive at low speed.
  Prime trick-or-treating time is from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. When driving back to the neighborhood, be cautious as children may be trick-or-treating. Reduce your speed, stay alert for children crossing the road or darting between parked cars.
• Turn on your headlights and allow plenty of time.
  Headlights help you see children and pedestrians, while also making your vehicle more visible to others. Give yourself extra time to avoid rushing. Also, use your turn signals when turning and turn on your hazard lights when stopping to let your child out.
• Watch out for parked cars.
  Parked cars can obstruct your view of children. Be cautious when passing a stopped vehicle, as passengers may cross in front of or behind the car. Drive carefully and use reversing lights to alert pedestrians.

• Don't drink and drive.
  Statistics show that drunk driving accounts for 44% of Halloween-related injuries and fatalities. With increased parties and potential drunk drivers, ensure you have a designated driver or a taxi. Stay alert for drunk individuals who may act unpredictably.
• Add additional lighting.
  Enhance visibility with off-road lights like 3-inch ditch lights or 7-inch driving lights, especially in remote mountain areas where visibility is limited, allowing you to spot wildlife and other obstacles. To enhance your car's visibility, you can also consider adding chassis lights, trunk bed lights, wheel ring lights, etc. It's also essential to upgrade your dim headlights to ensure adequate brightness!
• Aviod distractions!!!
  Keep your focus on driving. Don’t use your phone or look through your candy bag while driving. Minimize distractions by turning down the music and rolling down the windows to stay aware of your surroundings.
  If you're driving in costume and with some Halloween decorations, make sure they don't obstruct your vision or interfere with normal driving operations.

For your car🎃🎃

Halloween can also pose risks to your vehicle. Here’s how to protect it:

• Wax your car.
  Apply a protective coat of wax at least a week before Halloween to reduce damage from slime like eggs and pumpkins.
• Use a car cover.
  A car cover provides effective protection from Halloween pranks. Remove and clean the cover after Halloween.
• Rinse promptly.
  If your car gets hit, rinse off any residue immediately to prevent scratches. Keep a spray bottle with water and car wash soap handy for quick clean-ups.

• Don't leave valuables in the car.
  Ensure no valuables are left in the car to avoid theft. This includes laptops, phones, GPS devices, and expensive sound systems.
• Install an anti-theft system.
  Consider adding security devices like automatic window locks, wheel locks, and anti-theft decals. Set your car’s alarm system before Halloween night.

Recommended List of Halloween Car Lighting & Emergency Tools🎃🎃

Gifts for you! Use the AUXITO Halloween discount code "TREAT2024" for 20% off sitewide!

Prepare your car for Halloween with belowing lighting solutions:

Upgrade to LED headlights for better night driving visibility and safety.

AUXITO Fog Lights

Available in white, amber yellow, and ice blue. These fog lights improve visibility in various weather conditions and enhance your car’s Halloween look. Switchback LED Turn Signal Lights

Dual-function bulbs with white DRLs and amber turn signals, providing safety and visibility.

LED Strip Light and Bars

RGB color brake chasing turn signal lights with Bluetooth control for dazzling color effects and enhanced driving safety. 7 Inch LED Driving Lights (Offroad Lights)

Ideal for off-road adventures, offering exceptional brightness and visibility with a powerful 24,000-lumen output.

Prepare your car for Halloween with belowing emergency tools:

Powerful Car Jump Starter

Easily and safely connect to any 12V battery from jump start battery pack power to trucks using the AUXITO Jump Starter’s built-in smart clip, making it easier and faster to start your car. They also have built-in large-capacity batteries, equipped with USB-C, which can also serve as an emergency power bank! Don't be afraid of any unexpected situations this Halloween!

Portable Tire Inflator

AUXITO portable tire inflators are lightweight and compact, they come with a mini storage bag for easy storage in your car or garage. Ideal for both on-the-road and home use. The rechargeable battery design eliminates the hassle of tangled cables, providing a smooth, convenient operation.

Cordless Car vacuum

AUXITO VC030 portable car vacuum comes with 3 dust suction nozzles and a brush/suction 2-in-1 nozzle for cleaning, blowing, inflating, and deflating. Its nifty accessories tackle crevices and stubborn debris effortlessly. Say goodbye to cleaning woes with AUXITO VC030 wireless handheld car vacuum cleaner!

The End

We hope this shopping list and Halloween travel safety guide help you have a safe and enjoyable spooky night. Share it with friends and family to ensure they’re prepared too. 👻👻👻👻 No tricks, just treats! 🥂