Driving safely is essential, whether transporting a client or traveling alone. Follow these guidelines to ensure your safety and the safety of others on the road.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt: It’s required by law and saves lives. Drivers ejected from vehicles are 25 times more likely to die in an accident.
Never Drive Under the Influence: Alcohol and drugs impair judgment and reaction time. 40% of fatal accidents involve alcohol or drug use.
Check Your Tires: Inspect for wear, tear, or low pressure. Use good traction tires for snow and ice to avoid accidents.
Follow Maintenance Schedules: Ensure engine, brakes, steering, shocks, lights, horn, and windshield wipers are in working condition.
Control Your Speed: 30% of fatal accidents involve excessive speed. Follow posted speed limits and adjust for weather or road conditions.
Maintain Safe Distance: Leave one car length of space for every 10 MPH you’re driving. At 60 MPH, keep 6 car lengths between you and the next vehicle.
Be Cautious at Intersections: Approach all red lights and stop signs with extreme care, as some drivers may ignore them.
Reduce Distractions: Avoid eating, applying makeup, or using a phone while driving. Pull over to make or answer calls—using handheld phones while driving is illegal.
Stay Alert: Don’t drive drowsy. Get enough sleep and pull over for a nap if needed. Caffeine can help temporarily, but it is not a substitute for rest.
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of workplace fatalities in the U.S. Always prioritize safe driving habits to protect yourself, your passengers, and others on the road.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt: It’s required by law and saves lives. Drivers ejected from vehicles are 25 times more likely to die in an accident.
Never Drive Under the Influence: Alcohol and drugs impair judgment and reaction time. 40% of fatal accidents involve alcohol or drug use.
Check Your Tires: Inspect for wear, tear, or low pressure. Use good traction tires for snow and ice to avoid accidents.
Follow Maintenance Schedules: Ensure engine, brakes, steering, shocks, lights, horn, and windshield wipers are in working condition.
Control Your Speed: 30% of fatal accidents involve excessive speed. Follow posted speed limits and adjust for weather or road conditions.
Maintain Safe Distance: Leave one car length of space for every 10 MPH you’re driving. At 60 MPH, keep 6 car lengths between you and the next vehicle.
Be Cautious at Intersections: Approach all red lights and stop signs with extreme care, as some drivers may ignore them.
Reduce Distractions: Avoid eating, applying makeup, or using a phone while driving. Pull over to make or answer calls—using handheld phones while driving is illegal.
Stay Alert: Don’t drive drowsy. Get enough sleep and pull over for a nap if needed. Caffeine can help temporarily, but it is not a substitute for rest.
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of workplace fatalities in the U.S. Always prioritize safe driving habits to protect yourself, your passengers, and others on the road.
