TxDOT: Mistakes Turn Deadly at High Speeds

TxDOT: Mistakes Turn Deadly at High Speeds

1,247 people were killed in speed-related crashes in Texas last year   AUSTIN – In Texas, getting there a few minutes faster isn’t worth a lifetime of consequences. Choosing to slow down is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself—and everyone else on the road. That’s the message behind Drive Like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe.—TxDOT’s call for drivers…

Be Safe. Drive Smart: Mistakes turn deadly at high speeds.

In Texas, getting there a few minutes faster isn’t worth a lifetime of consequences. Choosing to slow down is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself — and everyone else on the road.

1,247 people were killed in speed-related crashes in Texas last year

In Texas, getting there a few minutes faster isn’t worth a lifetime of consequences. Choosing to slow down is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself — and everyone else on the road. That’s the message behind Drive Like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe.—TxDOT’s call for drivers to look out for one another and take pride in how we travel our roads. While Texas is making progress, speeding remains a serious threat. It’s still the leading factor…