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How safe is YOUR driving?
For many employees, the most dreaded part of the workday is the time spent on the road. Whether driving is a regular part of the job or just commuting to and from work, increased traffic, and deteriorating roads not only make driving miserable for employees, but also increase their risk of being involved in a crash. And in addition to these challenges, today's motorists are facing another danger on our nation's roadways: Each other. ...More
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The Risks of Tailgating
When we tailgate we are significantly reducing our stopping distance—or the distance needed to come to a complete and safe stop. What many drivers don’t realize is that stopping distance is directly proportional to the size and weight of the vehicle. For example, the stopping distance is much longer for a heavy truck than it is for a passenger vehicle. In fact, it takes about twice the distance to stop a heavy truck than it does a passenger vehicle. ...More
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Steer Clear of Bad Driving
Everyday millions of drivers take to our nation’s roadways. While we hope that they devote all of their attention to driving when behind the wheel, the truth is today’s drivers are distracted by a variety of activities both inside and outside their vehicle increasing their chances of making a bad decision on the roadway. One of your best defenses against these distracted drivers and their inevitable mistakes are to expect their bad decisions and steer clear of them. ...More
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Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should
Speeding, rolling through stop signs, making illegal U-turns, and even running red lights— are all traffic laws commonly violated by drivers today. Whether tempted by convenience or simply in a hurry, everyday thousands of drivers do things on the road simply because they can, even though they shouldn’t. While their actions may seem harmless, in actuality, these and other “minor” traffic violations can have severe consequences. ...More
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