(Burnsville, Minnesota) Enjoying holiday lights from your car is a great way to get into the holiday spirit while maintaining social distance. However, as you visit a community display or check out decorations in your neighborhood, it’s important to stay safe on the road by avoiding unnecessary risks behind the wheel.
Meredith Terpstra, a spokesman for AAA, says watch out for pedestrians, especially in residential areas. She says people on foot may be more interested in the lights than oncoming traffic.
Terpstra says remain seated and buckled, even while parked on the roadside. She says pull over when checking a navigation system, a map.
Terpstra adds if visiting a drive-thru event and are asked to turn off your headlights, remember to turn them back on when you exit.
According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nine people are killed every day, and around 1,000 people are injured due to distracted driving. That’s over 12,000 people who get injured because of distracted driving!
