You also need to think about the nature of your traveling plans. Namely, are you going on a round trip or do you plan to take an extended stay? Of all Thanksgiving travelers, thirty five percent of them will stay overnight, which leaves a lot of drivers on the road. So, again, you need to do everything you can in order to remain as safe as possible.
Make sure you have an emergency road kit in your vehicle. It should have a flashlight, a first aid kit, a shovel, flares, paper, and a pen. You also need to make sure that you have a copy of your auto insurance card. In addition, make sure your seat belts are always buckled and that you always pay attention to the speed limits — not only is this the safest approach, but law enforcement is heavy on holidays.