With a little planning and some extra care, however, the season can be a safe and enjoyable one. Start your planning by reading through these tips and taking notes on those that apply to you and your family. Then write down any additional thoughts you have, and gather the family together to make a plan. It won't take long, and the extra peace of mind and safety that it brings will be well worth the effort. The closer we get to Christmas, the heavier the traffic gets.
Roads are often slippery and winter weather can make visibility poor.
Add to this that everyone is in even more of a hurry than usual and accidents are sure to happen. Offer to trade babysitting with another parent to give yourself time to shop without the kids and plan for extra travel time. Take it slow. The minute you save by speeding or rushing through a light as it turns red could cost you your life. It's not worth it.