Thanksgiving Editorial

November 19, 2008

Dear Editor:

As the Thanksgiving holiday nears, Safe Communities of Wright County hopes that drivers will keep their minds on their driving and not on the turkey and trimmings. This holds especially true for buckling up, regardless of whether you’re driving across town or across the state. Thanksgiving has historically been one of the deadliest holiday weekends to travel on the road.

Too many people still do not wear their seats belts—the most effective piece of safety equipment in their vehicle. To lose a loved one is a terrible thing to experience, but to lose one’s life when it might have been saved by taking two seconds to buckle a seat belt is truly senseless. Remember, one of the great things about seat belts is that they are adjustable, so they will fit you even after that turkey dinner!

As we kick off the 2008 holiday season, all drivers are reminded to concentrate on driving, drive speeds appropriate for the weather conditions, drive sober, and most importantly, buckle up each and every trip. That way, this Thanksgiving holiday will be memorable for all the right reasons.

Sincerely,

Carol Schefers
Safe Communities of Wright County
Board Member
Wright County Public Health

Safe Communities of Wright County News

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