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Holiday Travel Safety Tips from the National Safety Council

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November 21, 2024
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As the holiday season approaches, bringing together family gatherings, festive celebrations, and increased travel, road safety must be a priority. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, traffic fatalities spike, with car travel posing the greatest risk. Projections suggest that nearly 104 million people will drive to their holiday destinations. Interestingly, recent findings also show that more than half (51%) of travelers plan to drive, while only 13% plan to fly.

Why is the risk so high? Holidays often involve long road trips, winter weather, and alcohol-related celebrations, making car travel—the deadliest form of transportation by passenger miles—even more dangerous. Common causes of holiday crashes include drowsy or distracted driving, alcohol impairment, bad weather, and heavy traffic.

Hispanic and Latino communities are particularly affected, experiencing a 10-year rise in passenger vehicle deaths, while other groups have seen decreases.

The good news: These tragedies are preventable. The NSC offers these tips to keep drivers and families safe this holiday season:

  1. Check for Vehicle Safety Recalls: Over
    57 million vehicles on
    the road today have unresolved safety recalls, which pose serious risks. Some vehicles have “Park Outside” or “Do Not Drive” advisories, often linked to airbag recalls, which increase the risk of failure and endanger drivers and passengers. Visit the checktoprotect. org/es to quickly check your car for open recalls—repairs are free at any dealership.
  2. Winterize Your Vehicle: Prepare your car for winter conditions by checking tire pressure, oil, and ensuring you have an emergency kit ready for unexpected situations.
  3. Buckle Up: No exceptions. Ensure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained, no matter the distance.
  4. Avoid Distractions: Cell phones remain a top distraction for drivers. Put it away, stay focused on the road, and remind passengers to do the same.
  5. Stay Alert: Drowsy driving is as dangerous as impaired driving. Make sure you get adequate rest before long trips, and take breaks regularly.
  6. Designate a Sober Driver: Alcohol-related crashes surge during the holidays. Never drive under the influence—plan for a designated driver or alternate transportation if alcohol is part of your celebration.

By following these tips, we can make this holiday season safer for everyone, especially in communities most at risk.

Consejos de seguridad para viajes de vacaciones del Consejo Nacional de Seguridad

A medida que se acercan las fiestas, que traen reuniones familiares, celebraciones festivas y un aumento en los viajes, la seguridad vial debe ser una prioridad. Desde el Día de Acción de Gracias hasta el Año Nuevo, las fatalidades en el tránsito aumentan, con los viajes por carro siendo el mayor riesgo. Se proyecta que casi 104 millones de personas conducirán a sus destinos durante las fiestas. Curiosamente, estudios recientes muestran que más de la mitad (51%) de los viajeros planean manejar, mientras que solo el 13% planea volar.

¿Por qué el riesgo es tan alto? Las fiestas suelen implicar viajes largos, clima invernal y celebraciones relacionadas con el consumo de alcohol, lo que hace que viajar en automóvil —la forma de transporte más peligrosa en términos de millas recorridas por pasajero— sea aún más peligroso.

Las causas comunes de accidentes durante las fiestas incluyen conducir con sueño o distraído, la conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol, el mal clima y el tráfico pesado.

Las comunidades hispanas y latinas se ven particularmente afectadas, experimentando aumentos cada año por 10 años en las muertes por accidentes en vehículos de pasajeros, mientras que otros grupos han visto una disminución.

La buena noticia: estas tragedias son prevenibles. El NSC ofrece estos consejos para mantener seguros a los conductores y sus familias durante la temporada festiva:

  1. Verifique si su vehículo tiene recalls de seguridad pendientes: Más de 57 millones de vehículos en las carret- eras hoy en día tienen recalls de seguridad sin resolver, lo que repre- senta riesgos graves. Algunos vehículos tienen advertencias de “Estacionar Afuera” o “No Conducir”, a menudo relacionadas con recalls de bolsas de aire, que aumentan el riesgo de fallas y ponen en peligro a los conductores y pasajeros. Visite checktoprotect.org/es para verificar rápidamente si su vehículo tiene recalls pendientes: las repara- ciones son gratuitas en cualquier concesionario.
  2. Use el cinturón de seguridad: Sin excep- ciones. Asegúrese de que todos en el vehículo estén correctamente sujetos, sin importar la distancia.
  3. Evite distrac- ciones: Los teléfonos celulares siguen siendo una de las principales distracciones para los conductores. Guárdelo, concéntrese en la carret- era y recuerde a los pasajeros que hagan lo mismo.
  4. Manténgase alerta: Conducir con sueñomes tan peligroso como conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol. Asegúrese de descansar lo sufi- ciente antes de viajes largos y haga paradas regularmente.
  5. Designe un conductor sobrio: Los accidentes relacionados con el alcohol aumentan durante las fiestas. Nunca conduzca bajo los efectos del alcohol; planifique con anticipación un conductor designado o transporte alternativo si el alcohol forma parte de su celebración.

Siguiendo estos consejos, podemos hacer que esta temporada festiva sea más segura para todos, especialmente en las comunidades más vulnerables.

Puede encontrar recursos adicionales en el siguiente link: https://www.nsc.org/road/safety-topics/check-to-protect.

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