Commuting tips: How to make your daily drive time suck less

Are you sick of being stuck behind the wheel in traffic every day and desperate for a way to make your commuting experience more tolerable? You’re not alone – plenty of drivers dread that alarm going off in the morning, knowing they’re going to have to head out and face the open road. However, believe it or not, there are ways to make your commute suck less. Check out these quick and easy tips from Toyota of Orlando.

Six commuting tips for a way better drive time

Tip #1: Consider a carpool. Carpooling may seem like it’s for school kids, but it’s actually a great way to make commuting more tolerable if you’re a people person. Not only will you get to ride in the company of friends or coworkers, but you’ll also be able to put fewer miles on your car and you won’t have to be behind the wheel all the time. This means you’ll have time to either sit back and relax OR get things done while someone else commandeers the road.

Tip #2: Try to avoid rush hour. Try as hard as you can to avoid rush hour (when there are a million other people on the road). Rush hour brings out the worst in people – heavy traffic makes people frustrated, which brings out behaviors like speeding and aggressive driving. Not to mention, driving in stop-and-go traffic isn’t great for your fuel efficiency. If you can leave earlier or later to avoid rush hour, do it.

Tip #3: Longer MAY be better. Speaking of fuel efficiency, sometimes the longer route is better, even if it tacks a few miles or minutes onto commuting. A longer but traffic-free alternative is more fuel-efficient and a lot less maddening than fighting traffic all the way to work or school on your normal route.

Tip #4: Be your own DJ. Why not be your own DJ to make commuting more enjoyable? Make playlists ahead of time for the season, your mood, the day of the week, one for morning and one for the evening, etc. Mix it up and keep things interesting so you can enjoy yourself more behind the wheel.

Tip #5: Keep your Orlando Toyota clean and smelling good. No one wants to ride in a dirty, cluttered car that smells badly. And you definitely don’t want to throw that factor into the commuting mix. Keep your car clean by wiping and vacuuming it biweekly, hanging air fresheners to change up the scent, and keeping clutter to a minimum. Not only will this make commuting in your Orlando Toyota more enjoyable, but it’ll also keep you safe. Clutter in the car abruptly becomes missiles in a car accident, so it’s best to keep it contained and to a minimum.

Tip #6: Be as productive as possible. If you’re not the type to sit back and relax, why not make the most of your commuting time to be productive? You could learn a new language, listen to an educational podcast, listen to audiobooks, or catch up on phone calls via hands-free Bluetooth. You can even use voice-to-text and Apple CarPlay to text friends and family.

See if a new Toyota can improve your drive time at Toyota of Orlando

You can also put yourself behind the wheel of a safe, comfortable, and teched-out new Toyota to make your commute a whole lot more enjoyable – see them all in person today at Toyota of Orlando! We’re just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall at 3575 Vineland Road. Call us seven days a week to schedule a test drive at (407) 298-4500.

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