How does a world health crisis connect with traffic safety in the U.S.? At the recent Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities, Master of Ceremonies John Ulczycki answered that question in detailed fashion. He used data to confirm American motorists stayed home during COVID-19. They drove 11% fewer miles in 2020 than they did …
Mythbusters Distracted driving is all too common and deadly. Distracted Driving Awareness Month is a perfect opportunity to educate employees on safe driving behaviors. One of the best ways to participate is to dispel myths about distracted driving. Discuss the following three common myths with employees to encourage them to be safer on the roads: …
April 2021 Newsletter: ABCs Backward: Conceive, Believe, Achieve! Read More »
Behind the wheel, drivers do some crazy things. You have heard the stories of people applying mascara, painting their nails, brushing their teeth or reading a book while driving, right? They’re so crazy you want to laugh and dismiss them out of hand. Yet, we know in the hustle-and-bustle of today’s fast-paced world we have …
Here’s a Crazy Idea: Let’s Change Driver Behavior Read More »
Commit to Driving Distraction-Free Despite a decline in traffic volume, crash fatality rates have spiked in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speeding, impaired driving and distracted driving are three high-risk driver behaviors that continue to be contributing factors in most crashes. The National Safety Council postponed the 10-year anniversary observance of Distracted Driving Awareness …
October 2020 Newsletter: One Decade Down and Many More to Go on This Safety Journey Read More »
8 Ways to Make a Difference COVID-19 has created a new workplace environment for many – as well as a sense of apprehension. If you are anxious, there are ways to deal with your feelings like taking breaks from the news and eating healthy foods. But you also can commit to making the most of …
April 2020 Newsletter: When You’re Distracted, Who’s Driving? Read More »
I wanted to reach out today to share the story of what I woke up to and how it brought so many thoughts to mind and stirred so many emotions. I received a text from my son, Bradley, who is a paramedic. He had just responded to a crash involving a drunk driver on I-35. …
Son’s Text Stirs Emotions and Makes Me Think of Safety as We Know It Read More »
Tap, tap, tap. Recognize the all-too-familiar sound of your fingers typing out a message on your cellphone? SCREECH, BAM!!! That’s the sound of your car rear-ending the car in front of you. You were only sending a quick message, or so you thought. A vehicle traveling 60 miles per hour needs more than 200 feet …
Shattered Dreams Go ahead. Try to measure the human toll of distracted-driving crashes. The numbers are staggering. In Texas, more than 275 crashes every day involve distracted driving. Those crashes resulted in 444 deaths and 2,889 suffered serious injuries in 2017. When a commerical plane crashes, there is public concern. Investigations are launched. Distracted-driving crashes touch …
April 2019 Newsletter: No Talking, No Texting, No Exceptions Read More »
Say hello to Babblin’ Betsy. She is that girl. She doesn’t believe her cell phone is a distraction while driving. She thinks hands-free devices make it even easier for her to multitask. At a safety talk or through your communications efforts, introduce Betsy to your employees and, at the same time, introduce them to our …
Introduce Babblin’ Betsy, Dispel Myth of Multitasking Read More »
