April 2023 is Distracted Driving Awareness MonthDid you know April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month? Each year, thousands of lives are impacted by distracted drivers. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, distracted driving remains near the top of the list, coming in at No. 2, for traffic-related crash causes. In fact, nearly 1 in 5 crashes on our Texas roadways have been caused by distracted driving. Distractions include talking/texting while driving, using GPS or other applications, eating or drinking, self grooming (applying makeup or shaving), talking to passengers, or adjusting the radio. Here are some tips to prevent distracted driving:- Always give driving your full attention.- Pull off the roadway entirely and come to a complete stop before you talk or text.- Put your phone away, turn it off, or use an app or your phone settings to block texts and calls while driving.- Tell friends, family, co-workers you won't respond to texts or calls while driving.- Remember that all distractions are dangerous, so pay full attention when behind the wheel.In 2017, the 85th Texas Legislative session made it illegal under Art 545.4251 of the Texas Transportation Code to read, write, or send a text while driving in Texas. Keep Texas safe, think twice before reading, writing, or sending texts.