It's back-to-school time in East Texas, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is sharing driving tips to help keep kids safe in school zones and around school buses.

Last year, there were 781 traffic crashes in school zones and 2,480 collisions involving school buses in Texas. Most of these crashes involved driver inattention or speeding, and some were deadly.

Two people were killed in Texas school zone crashes last year, and another 11 were killed in crashes involving school buses.

To prevent these tragedies, TxDOT is launching its Be Safe. Drive Smart. Back to School safety campaign to urge drivers to slow down, avoid distractions and follow all traffic laws.

As school starts again, it’s also a great time for parents and guardians to share school zone safety tips with yo

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