Getting behind the wheel of a car any time soon? You’ll want to keep some basic tips in mind for staying safe, especially during this busy holiday season. On Virginia roads, nearly 900 people are killed each year – that’s 19 per week or 3 per day. Unfortunately this year Virginia is on track to hit 1,000 automobile accident related fatalities. It’s up to each of us to do our part to reverse this trend and help keep Virginia’s roads safe.