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May 15, 2025

Distracted drivers are dangerous. How not to be one.

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Don’t you hate distracted drivers?

You know—the driver sending a text message, fiddling with the car’s radio, or eating while driving.

Distracted drivers are dangerous. TxDOT notes that in 2024, a distracted driver caused one in five car crashes on Texas roads.

To avoid distraction behind the wheel, remember:

  • Texting while driving is illegal in Texas.
  • If you must communicate on the move, pull over and park in a safe place.
  • If a driver acts out of line, stay calm. Keep your distance and let that driver go.
  • If you think another driver is dangerous to others, pull over in a safe place and call 911.