Tennessee Highway Safety Office

🗣️ Even as a passenger, you can play a role in keeping everyone safe on the road. Have you ever been nervous riding with someone who drives recklessly? A dangerous situation could be prevented with even a gentle intervention. #PassengerSafety #SlowDownTN

A pet roaming around a moving vehicle can be distracting, putting themselves and you in danger. To travel safely this summer with your pets, put them in the back seat or cargo area with a crash-tested harness, or a sturdy, well-ventilated crate. #HelpingYouArrive

You have the choice to prevent the damage that can be caused by speeding. Be in control and always follow the speed limit to help keep yourself and others safe on TN’s roadways. #SlowDownTN Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/speeding

Speeding can leave a trail of destruction, just look at the damage. #SlowDownTN Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/speeding

Making improvements to Tennessee roadways can help reduce the number of traffic fatalities in our state each year. By slowing down in work zones, we can help keep our Tennessee Road Builders safe while they make the roads safer for us. #SlowDownTN

Speeding wastes more gas, lowers vehicle control, reduces the effectiveness of vehicle safety features like seat belts, and puts everyone on the road in danger. There are no winners when it comes to speeding. #SlowDownTN

Some signs you just can’t afford to miss. ⚠️ #SlowDownTN Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/speeding

Tennessee law requires drivers to give 3 feet of space when passing people walking or biking. If 3 feet isn’t possible, change lanes or slow down and be prepared to stop until you can pass safely. tntrafficsafety.org/bike-ped #ShareTheRoad

Tennessee’s beautiful backroads are meant for sharing, not for racing. tntrafficsafety.org/speeding #SlowDownTN

It’s important to know what to do in a dangerous situation, such as a tire blowout. These events are uncommon, but could happen anywhere. #TireSafety

Empty roads are not a free pass to speed. What’s the rush? Your own safety on the roadway is important, even if there are no other vehicles in sight. #SlowDownTN Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/speeding

Based on 2010 Census data, 93% of Tennessee is rural. Roads in rural areas can be especially dangerous due to the lack of streetlights and other safety features, and may have unique hazards that drivers will have to look out for. tntrafficsafety.org/speeding #SlowDownTN

There’s just no safe way to check notifications when you’re driving. Distractions are dangerous, even when there are no other vehicles around you. #HandsFreeTN Learn more: tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-dri…

Rear end collisions are the number one cause of farm vehicle crashes. When you spot flashing lights or the orange slow-moving vehicle sign, slow down immediately and increase following distance. #ShareTheRoad #RuralRoadSafety

Take a quiz with us! When is it okay to drink and drive? 🔲 Never. 🔲 Never. 🔲 Never. 🔲 All of the above. Keep Tennessee’s roadways sober this summer with a designated driver and a commitment to safety! Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving

The speedometer isn’t a challenge. Speeding puts everyone on the road in danger, not just the speeder. #SlowDownTN Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/speeding

Here's a message worth repeating: Seat belts save lives! 🚗 Wearing a seat belt every trip, every time is the easiest way to prevent injury or death in the event of a crash. Need more reasons to buckle up? Visit tntrafficsafety.org/seat-belts

From 2024-25, a distracted driving crash happened every 42 minutes on TN roads. Phone use remains one of the top causes, and it’s one of the easiest to prevent! E.g. set your GPS beforehand and activate 'Do Not Disturb' to keep your eyes where they belong. tntrafficsafety.org/distracted-dri…

Yes, it’s true. Speeding catches up with you. In 2024, there were 6,520 speeding-related crashes in Tennessee. #SlowDownTN More reasons to slow down: tntrafficsafety.org/speeding

Summer festivities planned? Make sure your plans include a sober ride home. 🚗 Designate a sober driver or call a taxi or rideshare if you plan to celebrate. Read more: tntrafficsafety.org/drunk-driving