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Spotlight on safety
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Stay focused — lives depend on it. Distractions like phones, food, or in-vehicle technology take your eyes, hands, or mind off the road and increase crash risks. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a good time for employers to reinforce safe driving habits. Encourage employees to:
- Put phones away or use “Do Not Disturb” while driving.
- Set navigation, music, and climate controls before starting the vehicle.
- Pull over to a safe location if they need to text, call, or handle a distraction.
- Stay alert and avoid multitasking behind the wheel.
- Speak up if they are a passenger and notice unsafe driving.
To support your safety meetings, share DWC’s short video, 5 Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving and download the Driving Distractions Fact Sheet (English/Spanish). Remind your team—when you’re behind the wheel, your only job is to drive.
For more information, contact: HealthSafety@tdi.texas.gov
Last updated:
4/10/2026