Motor vehicle travel — which includes cars, public transit, trucks, motorcycles, taxis, and more — supports economic and social development in countries worldwide. And yet, every year, motor vehicle...
The ABCs of Fleet Telematics
Your drivers are probably already using GPS technology to plan delivery routes and find your customers’ addresses. But did you know that fleet telematics can also be used to improve driver safety and...
Holiday Driving Dangers and Safety Tips
The holiday season marks the time of year when more people are behind the wheel and have more distractions than usual. While Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July weekend have, respectively, the...
The Most Common Mistakes Drivers Make in Winter
Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle is something that’s never to be taken lightly, but that’s especially true during the winter months. When winter weather goes south, drivers have several factors...
Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips: Follow the Smith5Keys
On average, nearly half a million people are injured in weather-related crashes on roadways every year and almost 6,000 are killed.
Bad weather causes the rate of traffic collisions to dramatically...
The Cost of Pedestrian Accidents and How to Avoid Them
As summer comes to an end, the nights get colder and the days become shorter. Another change that many people don’t realize is that for pedestrians, the days also become more dangerous.
A Conversation with NTSB Chairman, Robert L. Sumwalt
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the government agency responsible for investigating transportation accidents in the United States. In the latest episode of the Global Road Safety...
How School Bus Driver Training Reduces Risks and Saves Lives
Anyone who drives for a living (or even just as part of their job) has an added element of pressure and responsibility. But when that job involves driving children to and from school, the...
Night Driving Tips: How to Stay Safe While Driving After Dark
Driving at any time can lead to challenges. However, driving at night adds to the difficulties that many drivers face regularly. Fortunately, there are things drivers can do to remain safe on the...
Electric Vehicle Safety Using The Smith5Keys®
Electric vehicles, or EVs, are more common than ever before. With more models expected to reach the market over the next few years, it’s becoming more feasible for companies to use these vehicles in...