It is important that you keep your environment safe for your cat, as they are very inquisitive animals and will get into all sorts of trouble given half the chance.
Living near a road may be a major concern for a cat owner, as cats in general love to wander around a neighbourhood in search of other cats or company from other people.
It is not uncommon for cats to wander a long distance particularly at night, and the best solution is probably to keep them confined inside at night so you know where they are.
This might require that you keep them locked inside the house or have an external area that is fenced in, in such a manner that your cat can't climb out, remembering of course that cats are extremely good at climbing and escaping from any enclosure.
They also need to be protected from other animals, and in particular dogs that can become quite vicious in the pursuit of a cat.
You should really use your common sense and look around the environment that your cat is living and playing in to determine any areas that could be of danger to them.
Having a cat door fitted that provides your cat with unrestricted access to the house is essential, and practical, for a cat that chooses to spend some of their time outside during the day or night.
Cats can pick up infections from other animals, or from the faeces that have been left about by other animals, so you need to know where your cat is wandering and whether those places could be endangering their health in any way.
By having your cat neutered there is less chance that they will wander about the neighbourhood looking for other cats.
If your cat isn't kept within a confined area then you will need some form of identity tag or collar on them should they ever get lost.
Creating a safe environment for your cat is in your, and your cats, best interest.
