"NSC estimates 720 people may be killed on U.S. roadways during the upcoming holidays: 345 during the Christmas holiday driving period and an additional 375 during the New Year's holiday driving period. With #impaireddriving representing 36% and 40% of these fatalities, respectively, and the observance of National Impaired Driving Prevention Month this month, we urge all road users to take safety personally this holiday season.
“Impairment, whether it be from alcohol, drugs and/or another factor such as fatigue or stress, causes a decline in visual function, mental judgment and motor skills,” said Mark Chung, executive vice president of roadway practice at the National Safety Council. "To save lives, we must all do our part by buckling up, driving sober (or arranging alternate transportation), slowing down, avoiding distractions and looking out for one another."
Learn more about the NSC #InjuryFacts estimates here: https://bit.ly/NSCHolidayPressRelease. #RoadwaySafety "
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