How to Be the Safest Pokémon Trainer There Ever Was

DURAND, Mich., – We’re sure you’ve heard about the Pokémon Go craze at this point, and you’ve probably seen more people than usual out and about staring at their phone screens. We want to give you some tips on how to be the safest Pokémon trainer there ever was and make sure you’re staying safe and having fun!

Tips to be a Safe Pokémon Trainer…

On Foot
The premise of the game is to get outside and explore in the real world. By walking to game locations like Poké stops and gyms, you can hatch your eggs and catch some Pokémon on the way! Poké stops and gyms are usually located in highly populated areas, so be sure to be aware of your surroundings.

• Look for traffic when crossing the street.
• Avoid walking along busy streets that don’t have sidewalks, especially in the dark. (Remember, you probably won’t find things here anyway.)
• Don’t play alone, especially at night or in unfamiliar places.
• Be aware of your surroundings! Don’t be rude to people around you.

On Bike
Biking is definitely a great way to get outside and exercise, but it’s not the recommended method for catching Pokémon. You can download maps of your area to check out where Poké stops are located. This allows you to plan your adventure.

• Stay off of your phone while you’re riding. If you leave the app open in your pocket or bag then GPS can still locate you for egg hatching purposes. 
• Be aware of cars and people. Don’t try to play the game between destinations.
• Stay aware of your surrounding and don’t leave your belongings unattended!

DON’T POKEMON GO AND DRIVE
Don’t text, don’t change the music, don’t Pokémon Go and drive. Just don’t. If you’re distracted while driving, you’re a danger to yourself and others. If you really must travel for Pokémon Go, use the map to plan your stops and don’t play in between! Keep your phone out of reach so you won’t be tempted to use it!

We hope our tips on how to be the safest Pokémon trainer there ever was will inspire you have tons of safe fun! If you have any tips to share with us, we’d love to hear from you! If you interested in a new vehicle to get you to those trainer meet-ups, come down to Graff Chevy in Durand and let one of our sales professionals put you in the perfect ride. We also have tons of great deals on leases during our Double Your Trade event this month!

Located at 9009 East Lansing Road in Durand, MI 48429, Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand wants to revolutionize your car buying experience. We’ll bring all the transparency and customer satisfaction you need, while making the buying experience fun! If you have any questions be sure to contact us at (989) 288-2657 or head over to our website at www.GraffChevyDurand.com! We are proud to serve Durand and the surrounding communities of Owosso, Flint, Genesse Charter Township, Swartz Creek, and Corunna.

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