The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year to be on the road. Throughout this time of year, motor vehicle safety is impacted by last-minute shoppers, social visits and unpredictable weather.

Before You Hit the Road

Make sure that your car is ready for travel.




Check the tire tread, battery, antifreeze, windows and brakes.




Allow extra time in your schedule.




Have a cell phone with you if possible.




Avoid driving late at night. Drunk driving occurs more often during
this time, especially on weekends.

Creating a Safety Kit

Keep a safety kit in your vehicle. This kit should include:




A flashlight with extra batteries




Jumper cables




First-aid kit




Water




Non-perishable food items, such as canned goods




Matches




Blankets




Flares




Ice scraper




Small shovel

Tips for the Road

Make sure everyone in the vehicle wears a seat belt or is buckled
into the appropriate booster seat or car seat at all times, even
for short trips.




Avoid driving during normal sleep hours.




Stop for a 15-minute rest every two hours.




Limit driving to 350 miles per day or no more than eight hours on
the road to avoid drowsy driving.




Travel well-lighted and busy streets whenever possible. If you need
to ask directions, stop in an open, public area.




If you have a flat tire or other car problems, pull over to the
side of the road.




Listening to headphones while driving is distracting and dangerous.
It is safest to play music through the vehicle’s speakers.




Driving demands your full attention. Never talk on the phone, read
or send text messages while behind the wheel.




Drive responsibly and obey speed limits.




Listen while driving. Snow can soften the sound of approaching
vehicles.

Additional Holiday Road Safety Information

Press Release: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Offers Tips for Safe Holiday Driving - November 24, 2008

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year to be on the road. Throughout this time of year, motor vehicle safety is impacted by last-minute shoppers, social visits and unpredictable weather.

Before You Hit the Road

Make sure that your car is ready for travel.




Check the tire tread, battery, antifreeze, windows and brakes.




Allow extra time in your schedule.




Have a cell phone with you if possible.




Avoid driving late at night. Drunk driving occurs more often during
this time, especially on weekends.

Creating a Safety Kit

Keep a safety kit in your vehicle. This kit should include:




A flashlight with extra batteries




Jumper cables




First-aid kit




Water




Non-perishable food items, such as canned goods




Matches




Blankets




Flares




Ice scraper




Small shovel

Tips for the Road

Make sure everyone in the vehicle wears a seat belt or is buckled
into the appropriate booster seat or car seat at all times, even
for short trips.




Avoid driving during normal sleep hours.




Stop for a 15-minute rest every two hours.




Limit driving to 350 miles per day or no more than eight hours on
the road to avoid drowsy driving.




Travel well-lighted and busy streets whenever possible. If you need
to ask directions, stop in an open, public area.




If you have a flat tire or other car problems, pull over to the
side of the road.




Listening to headphones while driving is distracting and dangerous.
It is safest to play music through the vehicle’s speakers.




Driving demands your full attention. Never talk on the phone, read
or send text messages while behind the wheel.




Drive responsibly and obey speed limits.




Listen while driving. Snow can soften the sound of approaching
vehicles.

Additional Holiday Road Safety Information

Press Release: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Offers Tips for Safe Holiday Driving - November 24, 2008

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year to be on the road. Throughout this time of year, motor vehicle safety is impacted by last-minute shoppers, social visits and unpredictable weather.

Before You Hit the Road

Make sure that your car is ready for travel.




Check the tire tread, battery, antifreeze, windows and brakes.




Allow extra time in your schedule.




Have a cell phone with you if possible.




Avoid driving late at night. Drunk driving occurs more often during
this time, especially on weekends.

Creating a Safety Kit

Keep a safety kit in your vehicle. This kit should include:




A flashlight with extra batteries




Jumper cables




First-aid kit




Water




Non-perishable food items, such as canned goods




Matches




Blankets




Flares




Ice scraper




Small shovel

Tips for the Road

Make sure everyone in the vehicle wears a seat belt or is buckled
into the appropriate booster seat or car seat at all times, even
for short trips.




Avoid driving during normal sleep hours.




Stop for a 15-minute rest every two hours.




Limit driving to 350 miles per day or no more than eight hours on
the road to avoid drowsy driving.




Travel well-lighted and busy streets whenever possible. If you need
to ask directions, stop in an open, public area.




If you have a flat tire or other car problems, pull over to the
side of the road.




Listening to headphones while driving is distracting and dangerous.
It is safest to play music through the vehicle’s speakers.




Driving demands your full attention. Never talk on the phone, read
or send text messages while behind the wheel.




Drive responsibly and obey speed limits.




Listen while driving. Snow can soften the sound of approaching
vehicles.

Additional Holiday Road Safety Information

Press Release: Nationwide Children’s Hospital Offers Tips for Safe Holiday Driving - November 24, 2008

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year to be on the road. Throughout this time of year, motor vehicle safety is impacted by last-minute shoppers, social visits and unpredictable weather.

Before You Hit the Road

  • Make sure that your car is ready for travel.
  • Check the tire tread, battery, antifreeze, windows and brakes.
  • Allow extra time in your schedule.
  • Have a cell phone with you if possible.
  • Avoid driving late at night. Drunk driving occurs more often during
  • this time, especially on weekends.

Creating a Safety Kit

  • Keep a safety kit in your vehicle. This kit should include:
  • A flashlight with extra batteries
  • Jumper cables
  • First-aid kit
  • Water
  • Non-perishable food items, such as canned goods
  • Matches
  • Blankets
  • Flares
  • Ice scraper
  • Small shovel

Tips for the Road

  • Make sure everyone in the vehicle wears a seat belt or is buckled
  • into the appropriate booster seat or car seat at all times, even
  • for short trips.
  • Avoid driving during normal sleep hours.
  • Stop for a 15-minute rest every two hours.
  • Limit driving to 350 miles per day or no more than eight hours on
  • the road to avoid drowsy driving.
  • Travel well-lighted and busy streets whenever possible. If you need
  • to ask directions, stop in an open, public area.
  • If you have a flat tire or other car problems, pull over to the
  • side of the road.
  • Listening to headphones while driving is distracting and dangerous.
  • It is safest to play music through the vehicle’s speakers.
  • Driving demands your full attention. Never talk on the phone, read
  • or send text messages while behind the wheel.
  • Drive responsibly and obey speed limits.
  • Listen while driving. Snow can soften the sound of approaching
  • vehicles.

Additional Holiday Road Safety Information

  • Press Release:

  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital Offers Tips for Safe Holiday Driving

    • November 24, 2008

    Make sure that your car is ready for travel.

    Check the tire tread, battery, antifreeze, windows and brakes.

    Allow extra time in your schedule.

    Have a cell phone with you if possible.

    Avoid driving late at night. Drunk driving occurs more often during this time, especially on weekends.

    Keep a safety kit in your vehicle. This kit should include:

    A flashlight with extra batteries

    Jumper cables

    First-aid kit

    Water

    Non-perishable food items, such as canned goods

    Matches

    Blankets

    Flares

    Ice scraper

    Small shovel

    Make sure everyone in the vehicle wears a seat belt or is buckled into the appropriate booster seat or car seat at all times, even for short trips.

    Avoid driving during normal sleep hours.

    Stop for a 15-minute rest every two hours.

    Limit driving to 350 miles per day or no more than eight hours on the road to avoid drowsy driving.

    Travel well-lighted and busy streets whenever possible. If you need to ask directions, stop in an open, public area.

    If you have a flat tire or other car problems, pull over to the side of the road.

    Listening to headphones while driving is distracting and dangerous. It is safest to play music through the vehicle’s speakers.

    Driving demands your full attention. Never talk on the phone, read or send text messages while behind the wheel.

    Drive responsibly and obey speed limits.

    Listen while driving. Snow can soften the sound of approaching vehicles.