Mission Statement
Driving with Purpose: My Mission to Make Denver Roads Safer
By Dan Murad
As a Conservative Christian and Kurdish-American living in Denver, Colorado, I’ve always believed that our actions—on and off the road—reflect our values. My journey began under the hood of a car, learning from my father in a family-run shop, but my true purpose revealed itself not just in fixing engines, but in saving lives. This has affected me deeply due to recent family loss.
Why I Care About How We Drive
After years spent working in engineering and performance auto projects, I realized a troubling trend: Traffic accidents take too many lives, and most are entirely preventable if we change how we think about driving.
Our roads are like a moving “herd”—a living pattern of cars, trucks, and motorcycles, where every driver’s choices matter. Too often, drivers simply mimic what they see: following the car ahead too closely, changing lanes impulsively, or treating the fast lane as just another place to cruise. These mistakes add up, putting everyone at risk.
see data https://www.codot.gov/safety/shift-into-safe-news/2025/may/may-2025-colorado-fatality-data
My Approach: Teaching What No One Else Will
Here’s the truth I teach to every student, friend, and fellow driver:
Space matters. Many believe leaving a safe following distance is just an invitation for someone to cut them off. The reality? Space gives everyone time to react, reduces collisions, and improves traffic flow—especially for heavy trucks, who need the most room to stop.
Lanes have meaning. On multi-lane highways, cars in the left lane should go slightly faster than those in the right. This keeps traffic moving smoothly, prevents dangerous merges, and stops the chain reactions that cause pileups.
Fluid traffic is safe traffic. When everyone works together—respecting spaces, choosing the right lane, and staying alert—traffic remains fluid, and accidents become rare.
Leading by Example
I’m out there every day, driving my white Kia Sorento (incognito), practicing these principles and observing the highway (225 Parker to i25) during heavy traffic to see herd behavior. I’m super proud to say I’m seeing this approach catch on—especially among professional truck drivers who understand how much safe spacing matters. By modeling smart, respectful driving, we can start a movement that saves lives.In fact others are starting to use their hazards to “copy” me for indicating “Heavy stopped traffic ahead across ALL lanes! Alert!”.
Join Me
This blog is my invitation to you. Whether you’re a new driver, a road veteran, or someone who just wants to see safer streets, I welcome you to join this mission. Through real stories, practical tips, and honest conversations, I hope to create a community of drivers committed to making every journey safer, smarter, and more enjoyable.
Together, let’s drive with purpose.
