Driving on Thanksgiving is notoriously frustrating, and this year it’s likely to be almost as busy as pre-COVID times.
Plan ahead to avoid the headache. The countdown is officially on to stuffing your face with all the turkey and pumpkin pie your body can handle, and for many, this means traveling to gather at the home of a relative or friend. While you might have enjoyed your Turkey Day feast over Zoom last year, you’re not alone if you’re planning to travel to see loved ones IRL this time around. Driving on Thanksgiving is notoriously frustrating, and this year it’s likely to be almost as busy as pre-COVID times, according to Ellen Edmonds, spokesperson for the American Automobile Association (AAA). But if you are able to plan ahead, you might be able to avoid the busiest travel times and make it to your destination without a hitch. First things first: Make sure you are following state and federal guidance for COVID safety before heading out for your holiday gathering. Dr. Anthony Fauci, M.D., the president’s chief medical advisor for COVID-19, shared good news for vaccinated families on a Nov.21 episode of This Week on ABC. “If you’re vaccinated — and hopefully, you’ll be boosted, too — and your family is, you can enjoy a typical Thanksgiving meal or Thanksgiving holiday with your family,” Dr. Fauci said during his interview with Martha Raddatz. According to the official holiday travel recommendation from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to reduce the risk of COVID-19 is to “get vaccinated if you’re eligible” and to delay travel until you are fully vaccinated.
