Time spent in our cars is steadily increasing. Commutes to and from work, school, and other responsibilities increase by about 8% every five years. This escalation in time spent behind the wheel affects city drivers and rural drivers. That is why the 2022 Chevy Traverse should be your next car.
Commuting
Traveling to and from work has steadily been increasing in both length and duration. Each year the number of cars on the roadways increases, and with that upturn, the amount of time it takes to get to your destination increases. According to the United States Census Bureau, the average time it takes for a commuter to get to their job locations is 27.6 minutes. Going to and from work each day creates a need for most drivers to be inside their cars for 55.2 minutes. If you add in drives for lunch pickup, returning from lunch, and essential errands that take you out of the office each day, the 55.2 minutes can easily increase to over one-and-a-half hours each day.
According to the Census Bureau data, commute time to and from work has increased about 10% in fourteen years. In 2006 most people spent about 25.0 minutes on their drive to work. In 2019 the number of minutes had increased by 2.6 minutes. In 2006 the average number of commuters who said their travel time to and from work each day was more than an hour in length was 7.9%. In 2019 the number of commuters who said their travel time to and from work each day was greater than one hour rose to 9.8%.
How the Census Numbers Relate to You
Andrew Gross, manager of AAA public relations, reports that most American people drive about 11,498 miles during the year. The more time you spend on the road, the higher your chances of an accident, mental fatigue, and stress-related health concerns. To maintain your safety, you have to remain alert and diligent while driving. To reduce mental fatigue and driving-related stress, you need to have a comfortable, fuel-efficient vehicle equipped with safety features that go beyond the standard braking systems and side-view mirrors.
The fuel economy of the vehicle you drive to and from work can increase the commuting stress you suffer. If you are spending more on fuel than you should, then the worry of expenses will be nagging at you both at work and home. However, if your vehicle gets good fuel economy, you could find yourself relaxing a bit more throughout the week.
How the 2022 Chevy Traverse Can Solve Your Commuting Problems
Buying a 2022 Chevy Traverse from your local dealership is not going to reduce the amount of time you spend driving to and from work. However, the purchase of the Traverse is going to:
Reduce the amount of money you spend on your travels.
The 2022 Chevy Traverse gets excellent fuel economy for an SUV. If you have a front-wheel drive model, you can expect to get around 18 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway. However, don’t worry about sacrificing too much fuel economy with an all-wheel drive model because you will still get an estimated 17 miles per gallon in the city and 25 miles per gallon on the highway.
Reduce the possibility of lane change accidents.
Driving alone in the vehicle, changing lanes is possibly the number one safety hazard you face. Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure warning comes standard as part of the Chevy Safety Assist suite. If you start to change lanes or drift towards the other lane, the vehicle will alert you to the presence of another vehicle and help you to avoid a possible collision.
Help you when switching lanes and exiting the freeways.
The 2022 Chevy Traverse can also be customized with the Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert features to let you know if there is a vehicle you might not be able to see in your way when switching lanes.
Help when backing out of your driveway.
The available Rear Cross Traffic Alert lets you know if there is an obstacle close to your bumper when reversing out of your driveway or a parking spot. This is great for areas where you can’t see if vehicles are coming from either side behind you.
Reduce the possibility of a front-end collision.
The Following Distance Indicator on the Traverse will let you know the distance you are from the vehicle in front of you and will alert you if you are too close. If you are in danger of colliding with a vehicle in front of you, the Forward Collision Warning will go off, and your vehicle will activate the Automatic Emergency Braking if needed.
Reduced possibilities of pedestrian accidents.
Driving in the city means that you have to look out for other cars on the roads and for people crossing the street, getting in and out of vehicles, or even people on bicycles. The Front Pedestrian Braking feature will stop your car before it can collide with a person, and higher trims will also come with a Rear Pedestrian Alert, so you will know when there is a person behind your vehicle when you are in reverse.
They increased visual acuity when driving in low light conditions.
The advanced LED technology that the manufacturer has used in the headlights, turn signals, and brake lights of this sports utility vehicle will make it possible for you to see objects and potential hazards as you drive in low light conditions like the thirty minutes just before dusk, when it is foggy, or when it is raining. You also get IntelliBeam High Beam Assist that will adjust your high beams depending on the light conditions and if there are other vehicles approaching you.
Provide you with comfort during the commute.
The vehicle has comfort features such as a heated steering wheel and heated seats. You will have the utmost comfort available when the temperatures start to dip below the freezing mark.
Make getting in and out of the vehicle easier to do.
SUVs like the Traverse have a higher profile than the majority of small or compact cars do. That means getting in and out of the vehicle places you in a slightly elevated position, so it is easier to stand up or to sit down. Getting in a vehicle that has a low profile can cause you to injure your back, pull muscles in your thighs, buttocks, or calves, and cause embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions.
Make parking in tight situations easier.
The rear-view camera allows the driver to see behind their automobile, possible risks of bumping into anything while backing out of parking spots. This, combined with the Rear Cross Traffic Alert, makes parking and leaving a breeze.
How to Decide if the 2022 Chevy Traverse Is Right for You
Knowing the safety features available and the increased fuel efficiency of the Traverse can help in your decision to buy. Still, it would help if you considered your non-commute driving scenarios before you make your final decision. Driving alone on your way to work and home again is different than when you load the entire family or a few of your friends into your SUV for weekend trips, excursions, and necessary travel.
The Traverse is a roomy vehicle that families enjoy driving and riding in. It replaces the standard minivan and gives you a car with ample seating, significant headroom, and fast acceleration. Consider all of the driving you do, the safety features you need the most, and then consider all that the 2022 Chevy Traverse has to offer, and you may realize that this should be your next car.
