Spencer, IA–(Northwest Iowa Now) –With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, Iowa State Patrol Trooper Kevin Krull is asking drivers to return to the basics.

Krull says that the yearly statistics are not in our favor.

With extra people on the road for the holidays Krull is asking drivers to return to basics and allow extra time for travel.

Krull talks about their special enforcement initiative.

Krull says that travelers can expect to see more officers over the Thanksgiving holiday.