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The turkey’s roasting, the pies are cooling, and the family group chat is buzzing — it's Thanksgiving! While we’re all gearing up for a weekend full of food, laughter, and maybe a little too much football, let’s not forget one very important ingredient in our holiday plans: a safe trip home.
Keep the Celebration Fun — and Safe
Before you raise a glass, make sure you’ve already planned how to get home safely. It’s easy to think, “I’ll be fine,” after one drink — but even one can be one too many when you’re behind the wheel.
Plan Ahead, Stay Ahead
Before your first sip, decide how you’ll get home:
- Designate a sober driver before the party starts.
- Call a taxi or rideshare — your future self will thank you.
- Host smart — offer plenty of food and non-alcoholic drinks.
Speak Up When It Counts
If you see someone about to drive after drinking, step in. Take the keys, call them a ride, or offer your couch for the night. And if you spot a drunk driver on the road, contact local law enforcement — it could save a life.
The True Cost of Drunk Driving
For teens, car crashes are a leading cause of death, and almost one-third of teen drivers killed in fatal crashes involved underage drinking. In fact, about 30% of all crash fatalities in the US involve drunk drivers.
Drunk driving doesn’t just risk lives; it also carries a staggering price tag — about $57 billion a year in economic losses from alcohol-related crashes. But the real cost can’t be measured in dollars. It’s the families changed forever, the empty seats at the table, and the moments lost that remind us why safety matters most.
This Thanksgiving, let’s make smart choices so we can all enjoy the season’s best gift — time with the people we love. A sober ride home isn’t just the responsible choice; it’s the thankful one.
Drive safe. Stay smart. Celebrate responsibly.
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