Posted on 12/19/2025
New Year’s Eve is supposed to be about countdowns and fireworks, not fender benders and tow trucks. Yet it is one of those nights when even careful drivers are surrounded by people who are rushing, distracted, or not as sober as they should be. A little planning before you grab the keys goes a long way toward making sure you start 2026 at home, not on the shoulder or in a waiting room. Why New Year’s Eve Driving Feels So Chaotic Traffic patterns on this night are different from a regular weekend. You have people who rarely drive at night mixing with party crowds, tourists, and rideshare drivers trying to juggle multiple pickups. On top of that, many folks are watching the clock, so they rush yellow lights or speed to “make it there by midnight.” You do not control what anyone else does, but you can drive as if the car next to you might make a bad choice. In practice, that means giving extra space, easing off the gas a bit, and assuming that t ... read more