You may be able to shave as much as 37 percent off of your holiday driving time by planning ahead to hit congested areas such as large cities during nonpeak commuting periods.
Information about weather and road conditions can be found at the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Administration: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/index.htm.
[SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, “Federal highway administration tips to keep holiday travels merry and bright,” last modified Dec. 9, 2005]