A pet roaming around a moving vehicle can be distracting, and putting themselves and you in danger. To travel safely this summer with your pets, put them in the backseat or cargo area with a crash-tested harness, or a sturdy, well-ventilated crate. You buckle up for safety, so make sure your pets are also secure for the trip!
Tennessee law requires drivers to give 3 feet of space when passing people walking or biking. If 3 feet isn’t possible, change lanes or slow down and be prepared to stop until you can pass safely. #ShareTheRoad
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped
Here's a message worth repeating: Seat belts save lives! 🚗 Wearing a seat belt every trip, every time is the easiest way to prevent injury or death in the event of a crash.
Need more reasons to buckle up? Visit tntrafficsafety.org/seat-belts
From 2022-2023, 1 out of 18 crashes on Tennessee roadways involved a distracted driver. Phone use remains one of the top causes. But here's the good news: it's totally preventable! 📵 Set your GPS beforehand and activate 'Do Not Disturb' mode to keep your eyes where they belong and ensure a safer journey.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-driving
Modern life schedules can be dizzying, 😵💫 but safety can’t be rushed! When you’re behind the wheel, always obey speed limits. Speeding Catches Up With You.
Almost one third of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers. Keep Tennessee’s roadways sober this summer with a designated driver and a commitment to safety! #DriveSober
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
☀️ Heat and alcohol don’t mix! Dehydration from summer heat lowers the body’s alcohol tolerance, meaning impairment happens sooner. Don't risk it – always opt for a sober ride. #DriveSober
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
If you choose to drink, you may not be able to make clear choices afterwards. Set plans ahead of time with a responsible designated driver, use public transportation, or schedule rideshare services to ensure you and others arrive home safely.
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
Summer festivities planned? Make sure your plans include a sober ride home. 🚗 Designate a driver
before the fireworks start. 🎆
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
6. This Fourth of July, make sure you celebrate the red, white, and blue with a sober ride home. Remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
When you #DriveSober, you save lives.
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
Trying to navigate a crowded parking lot after watching some #4thOfJuly fireworks can be hectic and often dangerous. Take it slow and leave room for other motorists and pedestrians. Let’s work together so we can all get home safely after the celebrations end!
5. Celebrate America, celebrate each other — never let a friend drive drunk. Take away the keys 🔑, call a cab 🚕, or let them stay at your place 🛏️. Spread the word: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
Make the Fourth a blast, not a bust. #BoozeItAndLoseIt
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
Of course, we want to make it home in time for the cookout and fireworks! That’s why we #DriveSober to get home safely.
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
2. July 4th festivities planned? Make sure your plans include a sober ride home. 🚗 Designate a driver before the fireworks start. 🎆
Take a quiz with us! When is it okay to drink and drive?
🔲 Never.
🔲 Never.
🔲 Never.
🔲 All of the above.
#July4th
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
Enjoy the freedom of a safe ride home and #DriveSober this 4th of July.
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
Think driving yourself home after drinking is cheaper? Think again!
Average rideshare 💰? $25
Average DUI 💰? $10,000
The choice is simple — if you’ve been drinking, call a sober friend 🚗, rideshare 🚘, or taxi 🚖 to get you home safely.
Today marks five years since Tennessee became a Hands Free state. Not every distracted driving crash involves a cell phone, but avoiding cell phone use behind the wheel is one of the easiest ways to prevent distracted driving. #HandsFreeTN
Read more: handsfreetn.com
