The most ubiquitous of all automotive safety equipment, the seat belt has been proven time and again to save lives even in some of the worst car accidents. While it is there to protect, a driver’s best protection is to drive safely and stay alert. Though...
There is a language of the road, and knowing the “lingo” no matter where you travel will make you a safer, more productive driver both in your business and personal life. Language is a complex thing. Humans aren't born with an inherent knowledge of verbal or...
Drowsy driving is reaching epidemic proportions. The key to staying awake and alert behind the wheel is simple. Get a good night’s sleep. Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is because sleep...
It’s likely that you’ve experienced the inconvenience of a dead battery at some point or another—particularly if it left you stranded on the road. While jumper cables are typical components in a roadside emergency kit, you should use caution before using them, particularly, if you’ve never...
Daily vehicle inspections are an important, though often neglected, part of the morning routine. Regular morning checks can save time and money on repair costs, making operating your work vehicle safer and stress free. Everyone has a morning routine — make sure your phone is charged,...
For decades, safety was mostly dependent on the driver to drive as safely as possible, and hope that the other drivers on the road were also driving safely. While safety was still driver dependent, technology — the development of the headlight, direction signals, and safety...
Driving on the freeway can pose challenges, but taking a Zen approach and focusing on safe driving habits can significantly reduce the daily stress of driving and the potential for crashes. Driving on a freeway has likely never been prescribed as a way to cut...
As the most common type of accident, rear-end collisions pose risks to everyone. In order to prevent one from happening to you, engage in cautious driving habits, including leaving a space cushion between you and other drivers, and acknowledging the speed limit. Rear-end collisions are...
When you’re on the road, you have to take a page from the Boy Scouts and “Be Prepared” for any situation. One of the best ways is having a well-stocked and maintained emergency kit. If you’ve been driving for any length of time, it’s likely...
Parking is one of a fleet driver’s most routine daily activities. But it can be one of the most hazardous — 1 in 5 reported vehicle crashes occur in a parking lot. There are steps drivers can take to avoid adding to this statistic. Parking —...