It's good advice. AAA expects 5.7 million Texans to drive to their Thanksgiving dinner this year. "It's pretty crazy going down I-45," said Tim Frede. He and his wife Lauren are packing up the kids and heading to see family in the Houston area.

About 90% of the traveling Texans will do so by car, and with more cars on the road, Armbruster said to expect traffic and get your car checked by a mechanic before starting your trip.

AAA says a record number of travelers are expected to drive 50 miles or more. DPS troopers will be on the lookout for speeding and other traffic violations.