The holidays are upon us —  bringingnot only yuletide joy, but also icy weather and congestedhighways.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, "during the six-dayThanksgiving travel period, the number of long-distance trips (toand from a destination 50 miles or more away) increases by 54%; andduring the Christmas/New Year's holiday period the number rises by23%, compared to the average number for the remainder of theyear."

This translates into more accidents — and moreestimates.

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