The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has introduced a new safety initiative named "Drive like a Texan." This program aims to encourage drivers in Texas to embody the state's spirit of pride, camaraderie, and responsibility while on the road. The initiative seeks to reduce preventable crashes by reminding drivers to carry these values with them as they drive.
According to TxDOT, "being a Texan is a way of life," which includes actions such as holding doors open for strangers and helping neighbors. However, the department notes that these values are often left behind when individuals get behind the wheel.
The "Drive like a Texan" campaign intends to instill this sense of community and responsibility among drivers, promoting safer roads across the state.