October 25, 2012 (Press-News.org) "Drive Friendly, Drive Safe." This past summer, the Texas Department of Transportation enhanced its former motto "drive friendly" to add an additional official emphasis on safe driving in its ongoing effort to bring down the number of motor-vehicle accidents and fatalities in the state.
In its campaign, TxDOT specifically hopes to raise awareness of important driving behaviors that impact road safety including:
- The need for drivers to be particularly alert for pedestrians and bicyclists
- The importance for motorists to be careful in highway work zones
- The necessity of adjusting driving speed according to road conditions like wet pavement
Pedestrian and Cyclist Fatalities
In 2011, data from TxDOT reveals that motor vehicles in the state hit thousands of walkers and bicyclists, causing the deaths of 418 pedestrians and 45 bikers.
In its 2008 National Pedestrian Crash Report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicated that Texas was one of the top three states (Houston was listed as one of the top five cities) for pedestrian fatalities.
In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Texas has ranked among the top states in highway work-zone accident fatalities. Every driver knows how challenging it can be to safely maneuver through road construction with its confusingly rerouted lanes, narrowed or eliminated shoulders, and unexpected changes in speed limits. The driving difficulty is heightened in darkness, fog or rain.
Adjust for Road Conditions
In addition to road work zones, TxDOT warns Texans to remain aware that road conditions can become suddenly precarious with weather changes and natural disasters. Drive Texas is a TxDOT website that provides travelers with current road conditions throughout the state.
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Drive Friendly, Drive Safe: Texas Refocuses its Motto on Safety
This past summer, the TxDOT enhanced its former motto "drive friendly" adding an additional official emphasis on safe driving in its ongoing effort to bring down the number of motor-vehicle accidents.
2012-10-25
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[Press-News.org] Drive Friendly, Drive Safe: Texas Refocuses its Motto on SafetyThis past summer, the TxDOT enhanced its former motto "drive friendly" adding an additional official emphasis on safe driving in its ongoing effort to bring down the number of motor-vehicle accidents.