Drivers spend less than 1% of their time backing up, but a surprising 30 to 40% of all crashes happen when vehicles are in reverse. What's more, approximately 210 people die from backing incidents...
How Automated Safety Systems Lead to Distracted Driving
The tools and technology in today’s vehicles not only make them more comfortable and easier to drive; but they’re also designed to help make driving safer. However, a study released late last year by...
Distracted Driving: The Dangers of Infotainment and Navigation Systems
In-vehicle technology has come a long way to make driving more convenient and enjoyable. Elaborate navigation systems have transformed the way we drive, making it easier than ever to move between...
How Drivers Can Recognize and Report Human Trafficking
Human trafficking has been called an "invisible crime." It refers to buying, selling, harboring, and often transporting human beings for forced labor (involuntary servitude) or sexual slavery....
5 Ways To Use ELearning to Improve Driver Safety
Behind-the-wheel trainingis always going to provide the most advantages when it comes to transforming driver behavior, reducing crashes, and saving lives. However, there are times when eLearning,...
The Importance of Routine Follow-Up Training for Your Drivers
Driver training is essential for every company that has drivers, whether they’re driving a heavy-haul vehicle or one of the sedans in the company fleet. The most successful driver training program...
How to Navigate Winter Road Conditions Safely
Most drivers are affected by winter weather. According to the Federal Highway Administration, more than 70% of the roads in the U.S. are located in regions that receive more than five inches of snow...
The Dangers of Over-Reliance on Technology in Extreme Weather
Driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and technological innovations mean that new vehicles are safer than ever before. Features like automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, blind spot...
Delivery Truck Driver Safety Tips
Today’s world depends on delivery truck drivers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 1.5 million drivers are hitting the road daily to make deliveries.
For driver safety managers and...
How to Manage Driver Safety Training During the Holiday Season
Winter brings several different challenges for drivers, from fewer hours of daylight to unpredictable weather patterns. That makes it a great time to instill drivers with safety tips and refresher ...