Part One - Drive Safely We anxiously await and plan for the holidays. The lights, sights, and sounds of the season, and time spent with family and friends are cherished for the next twelve months. Too often, the joy of the season comes to a sharp halt - through accidents or illness.
As you prepare for the festivities, take a moment to consider a few safety tips.
1. Buckle up, and stay home if the weather is frightening. Fear of flying may keep some people home this holiday season, but fatalities from motor vehicle accidents are equivalent to a full plane crashing every day. The days surrounding Christmas and New Years include four of the deadliest days on the road. Of all traffic fatalities, December 23rd ranks third, the 24th fourth, the 22nd fifth, and January 1st seventh, according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The deadliest time of day is between 3PM and 6PM - the time many are traveling to visit family and friends.
The causes? Some are due to alcohol. Some due to rushing to hit that next all-important holiday party without being unfashionably late. Many are due to weather conditions at this time of year. Tips: First, buckle up. Second, do not be afraid to decline an invitation due to weather. And third, and most important, do not drive if you consume alcohol. Half of car crashes on New Years involve alcohol. Perhaps the best preparation you can make - if you are the host or hostess - is to watch the weather. Reshedule your party if the weather turns frightful. Ask the question, would you want to drive in that weather? And if not, take the initiative so those - who will risk the drive because of your hard planning - can save face and stay home!
Coming next, safety at home.
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As you prepare for the festivities, take a moment to consider a few safety tips.
1. Buckle up, and stay home if the weather is frightening. Fear of flying may keep some people home this holiday season, but fatalities from motor vehicle accidents are equivalent to a full plane crashing every day. The days surrounding Christmas and New Years include four of the deadliest days on the road. Of all traffic fatalities, December 23rd ranks third, the 24th fourth, the 22nd fifth, and January 1st seventh, according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The deadliest time of day is between 3PM and 6PM - the time many are traveling to visit family and friends.
The causes? Some are due to alcohol. Some due to rushing to hit that next all-important holiday party without being unfashionably late. Many are due to weather conditions at this time of year. Tips: First, buckle up. Second, do not be afraid to decline an invitation due to weather. And third, and most important, do not drive if you consume alcohol. Half of car crashes on New Years involve alcohol. Perhaps the best preparation you can make - if you are the host or hostess - is to watch the weather. Reshedule your party if the weather turns frightful. Ask the question, would you want to drive in that weather? And if not, take the initiative so those - who will risk the drive because of your hard planning - can save face and stay home!
Coming next, safety at home.
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