Alright, let’s talk about this “Drive Friendly the Texas Way” thing. You see them signs all over, right? Big ol’ signs, can’t miss ‘em. But what does it all mean, really? Well, it’s like this, they want you to be nice on the road. Simple as that.
Texas Friendly, huh? I guess it started way back when. They say the word “Texas” itself means “friends” in some Injun talk. So, bein’ friendly is kinda in our blood, or so they say. And that friendly spirit, well, it should go for drivin’ too. Makes sense, I reckon. Nobody wants some crazy fool tailgatin’ ‘em or cuttin’ ‘em off.
This slogan, “Drive Friendly the Texas Way,” they made it official a long time ago, back in the 70s. Some big shots in the government, they decided it was a good idea. Probably was. Too many folks drivin’ like their hair’s on fire. They needed a reminder to slow down and be decent. The signs, they help, I guess. At least some folks pay attention. Others, well, they just keep on speedin’ and cussin’. Can’t fix stupid, ya know?
- Don’t be a hog. Let folks merge.
- Use your blinker. It ain’t hard.
- Don’t tailgate. Nobody likes it.
- Keep your eyes on the road, not on that phone.
This ain’t just about cars, you know. They got this “Texas Way” thing in schools too. For the young’uns playin’ sports. Teachin’ ‘em to be good sports, win or lose. Same idea, really. Be respectful, be kind, don’t be a jerk. It all boils down to common sense, somethin’ a lot of folks seem to be lackin’ these days.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ everyone in Texas is a saint on the road. Heck no! You got your share of crazies everywhere you go. But the idea is to try, see? To make an effort to be considerate. To remember that everyone else on the road just wants to get where they’re goin’ safe and sound, just like you.
The Governor’s Committee on Traffic Safety, they were the ones who first came up with this “Drive Friendly” thing. Smart folks, I reckon. They knew we needed a little nudge in the right direction. And the slogan, it stuck. Now it’s everywhere. You can’t miss it.
So, next time you’re out there drivin’, remember those words: “Drive Friendly the Texas Way.” It ain’t just a slogan, it’s a way of life, or at least it should be. It’s about treatin’ others the way you wanna be treated. It’s about sharin’ the road and lookin’ out for each other. It ain’t always easy, especially when some fool cuts you off. But it’s worth tryin’. Makes the whole drivin’ experience a whole lot better, for everyone.
And remember, drivin’ friendly ain’t just about bein’ nice. It’s about bein’ safe too. When folks are payin’ attention and bein’ considerate, there’s fewer accidents. And that’s a good thing for everyone. So, slow down, take a breath, and drive friendly, ya hear? It’s the Texas way.
The signs you see on the highways, they’re a good reminder, but it’s up to each and every one of us to actually do it. To be the friendly driver we want others to be. It starts with you, and me, and everyone else behind the wheel. We can make a difference, one friendly mile at a time.
This “Drive Friendly the Texas Way”, it ain’t just some fancy words. It’s about who we are, or who we should be, as Texans. We’re supposed to be friendly folks, neighborly folks. And that should go for the road too. So let’s all do our part to keep Texas a friendly place to drive.
Anyways, that’s just my two cents on it. Drive safe, y’all, and be nice out there.
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