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Holiday Road Safety

Holiday Safety Makes the Holidays Brighter

The holidays are one of the busiest times on America’s roads. Large trucks deliver the goods that power the season, while buses help families and communities travel safely to celebrate together.

Behind the wheel are professional commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who work every day to keep people and freight moving safely and reliably. As holiday traffic increases, knowing how to share the road with trucks and buses helps everyone arrive safely.

Check out the videos below highlighting the U.S. Department of Transportation's inaugural Christmas tree delivery and lighting, along with a behind-the-scenes conversation with the driver of the Christmas tree on the importance of driving safely around CMVs.



 

Help Spread Safety Messages

This holiday season, drive with extra care around large trucks and buses. Giving them the space they need helps keep everyone safe on the road—and gets us all to our destinations in time to celebrate. Use the messages and graphics below to help share these important road safety tips on your social channels.

Be Aware of Big Blind Spots

Large trucks and buses have big blind spots on all sides. If you can’t see the driver in their mirror, they likely can’t see you. Give these vehicles extra space—especially during busy holiday travel.

Stay bright and visible. Stay out of blind spots.

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Leave Space for Long Stopping Distance

Roads during the holidays are busy, and large trucks and buses can’t stop on a dime. Give them extra space and avoid cutting in front—it’s one simple way to keep everyone’s holiday journey safe.

Give the gift of space. Large vehicles need more time to stop.

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Watch for Wide Turns

Trucks need extra room to make wide turns—especially on busy roads during the holidays. Give them space and stay either well in front or well behind so everyone can keep the season moving safely.

Keep clear, spread cheer. Large trucks and buses make wide turns.

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Road Safety Holiday Coloring Page

Learning about road safety is important at all ages. Print out our holiday coloring page and learn how everyone can be safe on our roads this holiday season.

Spread Cheer Capitol Christmas Tree Coloring Sheet

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Holiday Card

Download and print our holiday card with festive ornaments featuring essential driving tips to keep our roads safe this holiday season! Hang them up as a reminder to drive carefully and spread holiday cheer. 

Holiday road safety around large trucks and buses


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Additional Resources

  • For more information about how to share the road safely with large trucks and buses, explore the Our Roads, Our Safety website. 
  • Find and share campaign materials, social graphics, videos, and more from the Outreach Toolkit. 
  • Follow the Our Roads, Our Safety Facebook page for news, safety messages, and additional materials from our partners. 
  • Find information and activities to help future drivers from the Kid Zone and Teen Zone. 

Videos

Check out more videos highlighting FMCSA's holiday outreach initiatives. 

Last updated: Thursday, December 18, 2025