Posted on 12/19/2025
New Year’s Eve is meant to be a celebration, but it is also one of the trickiest nights of the year to be behind the wheel. Traffic patterns change, more people are out late, and some drivers make poor decisions after drinking or staying up too long. If you are the one driving, a few practical habits and a bit of planning can lower your risk and keep the focus on the celebration, not on a roadside emergency. Why New Year’s Eve Driving Feels Different Holiday driving late at night has its own set of challenges. Many drivers on the road may not be used to driving in the dark, and some are distracted by phones or excited passengers. You can also run into wet, icy, or foggy conditions that change quickly as temperatures drop. That mix of reduced visibility and distracted or impaired drivers means you have to leave more space, scan farther ahead, and expect the unexpected. Common Mistakes Drivers Make on New Year’s Eve A lot of troubl ... read more