It's hard to believe but the kids are heading back to school and our morning rush has gotten crazier with school buses and commuting parents rejoining our TRAVELS....The following are some tips and reasons to make sure you, your employees and your young drivers are educated on SAFE DRIVING ....
· Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of accidental death in the United States. They are also the most common cause of workplace deaths, representing about one in four fatal work injuries.
· Every 12 minutes someone dies in a motor vehicle crash, every 10 seconds an injury occurs, and every 5 seconds a crash occurs. And many of these accidents occur during the workday or during the commute to and from work.
· Motor vehicle crashes cost employers $60 billion annually. The average crash costs $16,500, and when a worker has an on-the-job crash that results in an injury, the cost can go as high as $74,000.
When a worker dies in a traffic accident, costs can exceed $500,000. When you think of safety hazards and employee injuries, you probably focus on what goes on inside your workplace. But one of the greatest threats to worker safety is in the parking lot and on the road.
Whether they drive on the job or commute to work by car, defensive driving training is a must for ALL!! Here are some basic rules of defensive driving:
* Buckle up for safety.
* Follow traffic rules, signs, and signals.
* Don't speed and keep at least 2 to 4 seconds behind the vehicle in front.
* Keep your eyes on the road, your hands on the wheel, and your attention on traffic.
* Check your rearview and side mirrors frequently.
* Adjust your speed and driving to changing weather and traffic conditions.
* Expect the unexpected and be especially alert in heavy traffic for sudden stops, vehicles passing or moving in and out of lanes, road debris, and work zones.
* Keep cool, yield right of way, and don't get into disputes with other drivers.
* Pull over to make or receive phone calls.
* Don't drink or take drugs and drive.
AND TALKING ABOUT BACK TO SCHOOL...ANY IDEAS ON LAST MINUTE TRAVEL TIPS? WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS - BE IT BY AIR OR CAR.....Have a great Wednesday....
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