In 2009, there were 411 motor vehicle traffic fatalities on our nation’s highways during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Whether at a Thanksgiving dinner or catching up with hometown friends, many of us will be on the road this Thanksgiving weekend. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Ad Council are reminding everyone that the best way to stay safe is to plan ahead and designate a sober driver before you head out for your festivities. This Thanksgiving, help spread the joy; give thanks to life by not driving impaired.
Be sure to check out one or all of the below:
- A Powerful Video: Watch a testimonial video from Jody DeVere, CEO of AskPatty.com, about a tragic alcohol-impaired crash over the holiday season that killed several children.
- Designated Driver Drink List — One of the most important things you can do before going out is designate a sober driver. If you’re throwing a party, make sure to offer non-alcoholic drinks for the sober drivers. You can find a Facebook tab with 50 non-alcoholic party drink recipes.
- Alternative Ride Locator — There’s a Facebook tab with a list of nationwide alternative ride programs that can help keep your readers safer.
- Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving website — Sign the pledge not to drink and drive; play “Spot the Difference,” an interactive game that simulates the effects of buzzed driving; and watch a real-life video about how buzzed driving changed one woman’s life.
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