Berkeley County, SC – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers to slow down and turn safely this Thanksgiving season with a humorous—but serious—public safety message about divided highways.
In a Facebook post this week, deputies shared a lighthearted PSA titled “The Divided Highway Dilemma,” showing the right and wrong ways to make a left turn when a median is present. The post warns that making the incorrect turn can lead to head-on collisions or “Fender Bender: The Revenge of the Median.”
According to the Sheriff’s Office, drivers should always enter the median gap while staying on their own side of the road, allowing both vehicles to see oncoming traffic before turning. The correct turn path keeps drivers aligned and visible, reducing the chance of confusion or crashes—especially during high-travel holiday weekends.
The department also encouraged motorists to “drive smart, stay safe, and keep those mashed potatoes accident-free” as Thanksgiving travel picks up.
The PSA, which quickly gained attention online, uses hashtags like #MedianMadness and #DontBeThatDriver to spread awareness and remind residents to prioritize safety over speed.
Officials said the goal is simple: make local roads safer and avoid preventable accidents caused by improper turns.
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