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Holiday safety
5 This time of year we’re preparing for holiday festivities, following old family traditions, starting new ones. It’s not a lime to think about unpleasant things. Yet, despite all our yrishes or our well-laid plans, tragedy often strikes at this holi8ay season—tragedy caused by an impaired driver. ■ We all know the realities about driving impaired. Alcohol pnd/or other drugs and driving make a dangerous combination. This year, do what many other Americans do before going out to celebrate the season: Designate a driver. Have someone |rom your group agree to only drink non-alcoholic beverages Jnd then to drive the rest of you home. This keeps everyone Jut of trouble, including the people in other cars. ; But, suppose you’re the one having the party. How do you Xnake sure that no one drives away from your festivity imJ»aired? Be a responsible host. Do one of these three things: j • Drive your friends home yourself. You can work out the Retails of getting their cars back later. The important thing is that they get home safely. ; • Call a taxi. Paying for a cab is much cheaper than the fost of a first-time driving offense, when you figure in lawyer’s Xees, court costs, an increase in car insurance premiums and time off from work to appear in court. Z • Have your friends spend the night at your house. They Jan go home the next day when they are sober and can drive safely. Z These small actions on your part may prevent unnecessary injuries.
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