Free Coffee And Tea For New Year’s Travelers

A 40 year tradition will continue
as the New York State Thruway Authority announced Friday it will offer free
coffee and tea this weekend.





The hot beverages will be available to
help keep drivers warm and awake as they make their way to and from New Year’s
festivities.

Coffee and tea will be provided at all 27 travel plazas
along the state highway from 11 P.M. Saturday until 7 A.M. New Year’s
Day.

“During this holiday season, travel tends to be busy so we encourage
motorists to stay alert and aware of their surroundings and take frequent
breaks, especially on New Year’s Eve,” said Thruway Authority Executive Director
Michael Fleischer.

Warning signs of drowsy driving include difficulty
keeping your eyes open, repeated yawning, having wandering or disconnected
thoughts, drifting from the driving lane, or failure to remember the last few
miles driven.

To avoid falling asleep at the wheel, the Authority advises
taking turns driving or taking breaks every two hours or 100 miles. Opening a
window, turning on the air conditioning, or playing loud music to stay awake are
not effective ways to fight drowsiness.