📅 Make your extra day count! This Leap Day, you've got one extra chance to make a difference, starting with your commute! Buckle up, ease off the pedal, and put those distractions away. Your safety matters, and with one extra day, let's use it wisely.
Distracted driving takes many forms. Know them so you can avoid them!
Even small actions — adjusting the volume for your music or reaching for something in the backseat — can take your focus off the road, putting yourself and other motorists in danger.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-driving
Speeding may seem like a quick way to get to your destination, but it's also a quick way to put yourself and others in danger. If you have to speed to save time, is it really worth saving time?
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/speeding
Remember: Hands free devices STAY hands free, for the entire drive.
Before you start the car, activate your phone’s “Do Not Disturb” mode to silence distracting notifications. If you have a front seat passenger, let them handle the music and navigation, otherwise pull over if phone use becomes necessary.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-driving
Having car trouble can be frustrating, but it can also be a safety issue if you're already on the road. Here are some tips that may help keep you and your passengers safe if your car breaks down for any reason.
🚗 Stay calm and put on your hazard lights
🚗 Pull as far off the road as possible
🚗 Put on the emergency brake
🚗 Stay in your vehicle
🚗 Call for assistance
Fatigue can have a costly effect on your health and quality of life, but did you know it can also affect your safety? Getting behind the wheel tired can have dangerous and deadly effects.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drowsy-driving
Regularly checking your mirrors isn't just good practice; it's a strategic move towards preventing crashes. Join the league of smart drivers – scan ahead, stay safe! 🛣️🚘 #HelpingYouArrive
Commercial truck blind spots are called “no-zones” because there is no way a truck driver can see a vehicle sitting in one. It is best to avoid driving alongside a truck other than for passing. When you do need to pass a truck driver, do so as quickly as possible so that you get back into their visibility range. #ShareTheRoad
Three things add up to a driver’s total stopping distance: perception time, reaction time, and braking distance.
It can take an alert driver anywhere from ¾ of a second to 1 ½ seconds to react to a road hazard, and another 4+ seconds to stop once the brakes have been applied.
Increase your following distance and stay focused while driving to keep Tennessee’s roads safer for everyone.
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-driving
Just like speeding or driving distracted, getting behind the wheel after drinking is a choice that can have serious consequences for all road users. There’s always an alternative!
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
🚗 Navigating rural roads? Be ready for the unexpected! In these areas, phone reception can be as unpredictable as the terrain. 📶 Stay ahead of the curve with these tips:
Sometimes things just…click!
Buckle Up, Tennessee!
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/seat-belts
#ShareTheRoad this Valentine's Day — Buckle up, drive kindly, and arrive safely. Driving responsibly is a gift to your loved ones. #HelpingYouArrive
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When you’re operating a two-ton vehicle, your actions can have serious consequences for other road users. Slow down and drive alert to keep everyone on the road safe.
Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/speeding
Don’t get sidelined by a DUI. Stay in the game — if you know you’ll be drinking, plan for a safe ride home before you leave the house. Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
Been drinking? Call an audible! Book a ride share or ask a trusted sober friend to get you home safely. Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
Some game plans are worth sharing. If you’re the designated driver, share your plan and stick to it! Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
Make the greatest play of the night by designating a sober driver. Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
An estimated 290,000 people are injured in alcohol-related crashes in the United States each year. That’s enough people to fill Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV more than four times over. #FansDontLetFansDriveDrunk
Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving
Don’t be afraid to call a foul! If you see someone about to drive drunk, grab their keys and get them a sober ride home. Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
