According to the WeChat official account of the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, the 2025 Spring Festival will start on January 14. Recently, the Ministry of Public Security, based on the characteristics of road traffic accidents during the Spring Festival travel rush in previous years, conducted an assessment of the traffic safety situation during the 2025 Spring Festival travel rush and issued traffic safety warnings. Based on the comprehensive characteristics of transportation, road freight flow, meteorological forecasts, etc., there are five prominent risks to road traffic safety during the Spring Festival travel rush in 2025: firstly, the risk of self driving accidents. According to relevant departments' predictions, the number of cross regional self driving trips during this year's Spring Festival travel rush is expected to reach around 7.2 billion, with a high probability of fatigue driving, distracted driving, and speeding and overloading, posing significant traffic safety risks. The second is the safety risk of tourism travel. The Spring Festival holiday has been extended to 8 days, and there has been a significant increase in family visits and travel. Some families choose to take a break from work and continue driving, which can lead to physical fatigue and pose safety risks. The third risk is the interweaving of passenger and freight transportation. The peak of road passenger transportation during this year's Spring Festival travel rush will show the characteristics of "early arrival and long duration", with concentrated demand for short distance passenger transportation, tourism passenger transportation, as well as personalized travel such as ride hailing, carpooling, chartering, and renting cars from other places, resulting in an increase in risk points. The demand for energy supply guarantee, livelihood materials and other freight transportation is strong, and the interweaving of passenger and freight transportation increases safety risks. In particular, before the Spring Festival, "rush to work" and "rush to transport", after the Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) Festival, "get off to a good start", "Dora run fast", fatigue driving frequently, and the risk of causing accidents is prominent. The fourth is the risk of traffic safety in rural areas. Rural areas have entered the most concentrated period of pedestrian and vehicular traffic in a year, with a more complex traffic environment. There has been an increase in trips such as attending temple fairs and visiting relatives and friends, as well as an increase in incidents such as drunk driving, driving without a license, and speeding. Some returnees are not accustomed to narrow roads, sharp bends and steep slopes, and road conditions near water and cliffs in mountainous areas, which can easily lead to traffic accidents. The fifth is the risk of traffic safety in adverse weather conditions. The winter weather situation is complex and changeable, with frequent low temperatures, rain, snow, and freezing weather, which has a significant impact on transportation and safety during the Spring Festival travel rush. Reminder from the Ministry of Public Security: Self driving vehicles should be aware of traffic conditions, weather forecasts, and safety tips in advance, and arrange travel time and routes reasonably, and try to travel off peak hours as much as possible. Before traveling, it is necessary to check the condition of the car in advance. When driving, one should concentrate, avoid distracted driving, avoid speeding, and avoid fatigue driving. Remember not to drive after drinking, and not to drink while driving. Do not drive under the influence of alcohol. During the internship period, drivers should be cautious when choosing long-distance self driving trips. When driving on highways, always maintain a safe distance between vehicles. When encountering congested or slow-moving sections, do not cross over randomly, do not occupy emergency lanes, and in the event of a traffic accident or malfunction, "pull over to the side of the road, evacuate people, and call the police immediately". When approaching the exit of the highway, pay attention to the signs and drive on the right side in advance. Do not brake, stop, change lanes, or reverse at the exit. When driving on urban roads, it is important to observe the road conditions and maintain a safe speed. Do not lower your guard or exceed the speed limit due to reduced traffic. When passing through intersections or zebra crossings without signal lights, slow down in advance to observe and ensure safe passage. When driving on rural roads, if encountering sharp bends, steep slopes, long downgrades, or roads facing water or cliffs, slow down and avoid overtaking on bends. When passing through villages and towns, pay attention to observing vehicles and pedestrians on both sides of the road and give way according to regulations. In the early morning and evening, the visibility is poor. When driving, pay attention to observing pedestrians on the road and try to drive along the centerline. In the event of low temperature, rain, snow, and freezing weather, try to minimize self driving. If it is necessary to drive, reduce the speed, control the distance, and avoid sudden steering or braking to prevent the vehicle from losing control, sliding, overturning, or rear ending. If the road surface is covered with snow or ice, try to drive along the track of the preceding vehicle's ruts as much as possible, do not accelerate or overtake, and take measures in advance when stopping. When traveling by passenger vehicles, it is important to choose regular operating buses and avoid using unlicensed or overcrowded buses outside the station for group buying. Do not use non passenger vehicles such as light trucks, tricycles, tractors, etc., and fasten your seat belt throughout the entire journey. (New Society)