From the position of travel along the motorways, driving over the coming holidays is about as dangerous a proposition as there is, because it mixes family with alcohol in a moving platform towards almost certain extinction. I wish it were not so, especially as to lose a family member at this time of the year is a pain that can never lessen with time. Every Christmas or New Year's celebrations, while everybody else is having a good time, the subject family has to relive the tragedy all over again.
For all drivers an especially heavy burden is placed upon our shoulders when driving the family, at a time when everyone else are allowed to drink and eat to excess, we have to remain sober, and to eat lightly so as to stay alert when behind the wheel.
If we can look back at the conclusion of the season and our family remain safe, that is more than enough reward and satisfaction that we did our part in keeping them safe and sound. Irresponsability on our part can lead to harming our own family, and also to bringing harm to others.
As we set out with our families to visit other family members and friends, let us keep uppermost in our minds that we are the driver designate and it is our responsability to get us there and back safely.
I wish readers a Happy and Safe holiday period, and Safe Driving throughout 2016, combined with the very best of good Health!
Eugene Carmichael
Copyright (c) 2015
