Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Phones are a distraction behind the wheel. Every ping, ding, and chime can be tempting. Every unanswered phone call or missed message a cause for concern. Today’s lesson in Texan is all about learning to resist the phone. See how you can fight the urge to answer and help keep everyone on the road safe. 

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Drive like a Texan: Kind. Courteous. Safe. is TxDOT’s newest safety initiative inspiring drivers to embrace the pride, camaraderie, and responsibility of being a Texan on the road. By making thoughtful choices, we can all help keep each other safe. Learn more at DriveLikeATexan.com