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Driving home this Christmas? Check out these quick travel tips to stay safe on the road

The time of happiness, sharing, snow, and jingle bells is here. You will see houses lit up, the porches decorated, colorful evenings, celebrations are going on all around. All this means that Christmas is here and it brings along a lot of good memories. Some people are going to welcome a new person to the family, others are going to remember the lost ones who are not around to celebrate with them. 

Some people wish to start a new life, a new journey, a new chapter from Christmas. Everywhere you see, there is happiness, togetherness, and a sense of belongingness. But, in all this, you must not forget that during Christmas, the roads are almost covered with snow. And there is fog or mist all around. So, driving in these conditions is not free from risk. So, to help you reach home safely this Christmas, follow these holiday driving tips:

Driving Tips for this Christmas:

  1. Check your tires: Before every winter and especially before Christmas. The road is not an ice rink for skating or giving it spin as the Kong did in that movie King Kong. Your tires need to have appropriate treads and good air pressure to drive safely. 
  2. Don’t Kiss the other car: It is Christmas, kiss your wife or your girlfriend, not the cars. While driving, always maintain a safe distance from the next car ahead of you. The roads are very slippery, so take care of that too. 
  3. Cars are for traveling, not sleeping: Going to parties is like a norm in these days. So, make sure that you get enough sleep before heading to another get-together. And more importantly one of the most essential holiday driving tips, don’t drink and drive. Hire an Uber instead. 
  4. You are not the next Drift King: While on road during the winters, you will come across animals. Don’t make abrupt stops or swerve the car to save it. Take note that there may be other cars coming from both sides. 
  5. Keep an eye Ahead: It is Christmas dude, everyone is either on the road or enjoying somewhere else in a party. So, it is best to observe the road you are driving on. Make sure you check out the next 3 to 4 cars that are ahead of you. If you see red tail lights flashing in a distance, it is time to become cautious and hit the brakes. 
  6. Intersections are good for meeting people, not accidents: Distracted driving or drunken driving can result in massive accidents, especially in the snow. So, this may be one of the most popular holiday driving tips that you may hear, never use your phone while driving or even when you are drunk. 

Christmas is the time to celebrate, share that happiness, let go of the old and venture into the new. It is the time to be with your loved ones and enjoy the moment, while you have it. Do not let it go to waste because you needed to reach somewhere quick. So, drive safely and be happy. Merry Christmas!!!

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Driving home this Christmas? Check out these quick travel tips to stay safe on the road

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Traffic Counsel is a Missouri traffic law firm founded in St. Louis in 2013 by Attorney David Koonce. A graduate of Boston College Law School and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), David brings both legal and financial expertise to every case. The firm has helped thousands of Missouri drivers resolve tickets, warrants, and license issues with clarity and transparency. At Traffic Counsel, the mission is simple: cut through the stress, explain the process, and fight for the best possible outcome—so drivers can protect their license, their record, and their peace of mind.

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