When Trouble Strikes on the Highway, Sit Tight. Choose Right.

Date Date 2026-09-30
When Trouble Strikes on the Highway, Sit Tight. Choose Right.

A warning light flashes on your dashboard. Something is clearly wrong with your vehicle. You safely pull onto the shoulder.

Now what?

For many drivers, the first instinct may be to get out of the vehicle. But when traffic is moving at highway speeds, stepping outside can create another danger.

The Illinois Tollway's “Sit Tight. Choose Right.” safety campaign is educating drivers that the safest choice is often the seat you're already in.

Learn more here.

Watch the PSA here.