Holiday Driving Safety Tips

Speed Limits

The maximum daytime speed limit on most interstate and state highways is 120km per hour. In some areas, the speed limit is lower because of residential areas on certain sections of roads.

Observing speed limits means more than driving faster or slower than the posted speed: it means driving to conditions. When it's raining or foggy, when ice is on the road, when traffic is heavy or when road construction is ahead, adjust your speed accordingly.

Keep Left

Watch for signs on multi-lane highways that read "Right Lane For Passing Only." These signs let you know that the left lane on a divided highway is not a "fast" lane; it is a passing lane.

Sharing the Road with Trucks

Trucks can weigh up to 8 tons and may need up to 500 meters to stop. Here are some tips to help keep you safe when you drive near trucks:

Maintain a safe following distance. When the vehicle in front of you passes a fixed object, you should be able to count at least two seconds before you pass the same object.

Don't squeeze between trucks and the curb. Trucks make wide right turns, and the driver may not see you.

When passing a truck, don't move back into your lane until you can see both truck headlights in your rear view mirror. Never cross behind a truck that is backing up.

Move Over

When you approach a stopped emergency vehicle with lights flashing, law requires that you:

move a lane away from the emergency vehicle.

Give Yourself a Break

If your eyes close or go out of focus, you can't stop yawning, your thoughts wander or you're drifting between lanes, wake up: you're a "drowsy driver." Try to stay alert by doing the following:

Get plenty of rest before your trip.

Get out of your vehicle and stretch your legs every two hours. Rest for 15-20 minutes during each stop.

Don't drink and drive

Even small amounts of alcohol can impair your judgment and your reaction time.

Adapted from: Txdot.gov
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