Drive Safe Kansas - KDOT

Don’t let cool temperatures fool you — parked cars can heat up quickly and become dangerous to a child inside a vehicle. When you park, always STOP 🛑what you’re doing, LOOK 👓 in the back seat, and then LOCK 🔒your vehicle.

Patience gets you further down the road. Keep your focus on driving safely.

If you learned to drive before cars came with CD players, here's a chance to refresh your driving skills. @HutchPD @RenoCoSheriff

Avery Johnson makes quick decisions on the field — but off it, he knows when to take it slow. Before you speed, ask yourself: is getting there fast worth the risk? Speeding isn’t worth it. #DrivetoZeroKansas

Make sure everyone in the vehicle is buckled up before you leave your parking spot.

Arriving 5 minutes late is better than not arriving at all. Slow down — your destination can wait. Speeding Catches Up With You.

If you see a cyclist, slow down and make room. When you pass a bicyclist, give them three or more feet of space.

Road trip season is in full swing! 🚗 As you head out, remember to slow down and move over for anyone working on the roadside. It’s the law — and it could save a life. #MoveOverMonday 🚓🛻

You may have 1776 problems, but finding a sober ride on Independence Day shouldn’t be one. Plan ahead by designating a sober driver or calling a rideshare or taxi. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

Heads up! Starting July 1, 2025, Drivers in Kansas will need to move over for all disabled vehicles displaying hazard lights. Provide some extra space on the road by, or slow down and proceed with caution if it's not safe to change lanes.

Speeding can cost you - a ticket, a crash, an injury, even your life. #DrivetoZeroKansas

Plan ahead before you drink 🍻. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability. #DrivetoZeroKansas

America wants YOU to plan ahead for a sober ride on Independence Day. Schedule a rideshare, call a taxi, or designate a sober driver to help keep everyone safe on the road.

Animals can die of heatstroke within 15 minutes. Cracking the window does not help, the inside still gets dangerously hot. During hot weather, keep your pets at home. If you see a pet in an unattended vehicle, do not leave until the problem has been resolved! #kswx #cowx #newx

Spaces are still available for the amazing B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School, a free, defensive driving program coming to @cityoftopeka this weekend. Register your teen driver today: putonthebrakes.org/shop/Merchandi… @kshighwaypatrol @KDOTHQ @DriveSafeKansas @DriveSafeKansas

Hanging things from your rearview mirror or placing items on your vehicle's dashboard can stop you from clearly seeing the road and other drivers. Keep your windshield clean and unobstructed.

Watch for deer! If you see one in your bath, remember to brake firmly and do not try to swerve around it.

Check your headlights, taillights, turn signals, and back up lights. Make sure they are working to keep you safer as you drive.

Before transporting a load, ask yourself these questions: 1. Can anything fall or blow out of my vehicle? 2. Is my load secured at the back, sides, and top? 3. What would happen to my load if I had to brake suddenly, if I hit a bump, or if another vehicle hit me?

Tips for Safe Hauling 1. Tie cargo down with rope, netting, or straps. 2. Tie large objects directly to your vehicle or trailer. 3. Consider covering the entire load with a sturdy tarp or netting.