SAFELY SPOTLIGHT
Tips for Driving Safe Over the Holidays
by December 20, 2011 • 1:42 am
For many of us the holiday season means driving to relatives’ to enjoy presents and good cheer. Here are a few tips for keeping your family safe as your travel this holiday season.
Avoid Travelling on Christmas and New Years
Fatal accidents due to drunk driving increase by around 12% on Christmas and New Years Day. Additionally many service stations are closed for the holidays, so finding help if you have car trouble can be very challenging.
Watch Out for Icy Roads
For those of us that live in more temperate climates, it’s rare to drive on icy roads. If it’s been a while since you’ve driven in the snow, brush up with these safety tips from Edmunds.com.
Don’t Obscure your Windows
Packing presents for your entire extended family can be quite a task. While it may be tempting to just shove everything in, make sure packages don’t block the back or side windows of your car. Driving without that extra view considerably increases the chance that you’ll get in an accident.
Safely Transport your Tree
No one wants to be one of those families that looses their Christmas Tree on the highway. Here are some tips for making sure your tree gets a safe ride home.
Don’t text while you drive
Cellphone use while driving causes 1.3 million crashes every year. The extra distraction is especially dangerous on packed holiday roads.
Where are you travelling to this holiday season? Have any more tips for keeping safe?
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