Some view motorcycles as “cool” or “fun” and live for that energized feeling that comes from riding in the summer breeze. Others view motorcycles in much the same way as they view meditation or exercise and ride because they are searching to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Just as the reasons for riding are …
On occasion, I suspect all of us wake up feeling as if we’re Sleepy, one of the Seven Dwarfs. “Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work we go …” As you hop in the car, keep in mind driving is not a fairy tale, though. Safety needs to lead the way. The task of …
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Stress Solutions During the COVID-19 pandemic, distracted driving and impaired driving incidents have been reported across the nation despite the fact fewer vehicles are on the roadways. Concerns about mental illness and substance use disorders have surfaced, and many of these issues can be linked directly to stress. Your employees are worried about safety, job …
July 2020 Newsletter: Unsettled Times Call for Extraordinary Actions Read More »
Some break the wishbone for good luck as part of an annual Thanksgiving ritual. My hope is that you will not leave traffic safety to luck as your employees head out for a long holiday weekend. Use this Q&A as a safety tool to reinforce safe driving habits. Let’s focus on seven questions related to …
Safe Driving is the Result of Good Habits, Not Good Fortune Read More »
Eye-Opener Q: Do your drivers or employees feel like they are on “autopilot” at times when behind the wheel? A: Repetitious or monotonous driving can be the cause of time-on-task fatigue. So, what does that mean? Researchers have related the duration of activity, or time on task, to fatigue symptoms. You zone out and whisk …
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What’s my resolution? I just got a new car and it does it all, except make coffee. My resolution is to learn more about my car and to utilize all of the safety features to the fullest, while I am still actively engaged in driving! My resolution is to read the owner’s manual and learn …
Commitment to Safe Driving or the Gym? Win on Both Fronts Read More »
Holidays and celebrations seem to go hand in hand. Send an e-card to your employees this December with a message that includes celebrating safe driving during the holidays. One way to understand how impairment affects drivers is to take a deep learning dive into crash risk and blood alcohol content level with the National Impaired …
So, You Think You Are OK to Drive? Take the Test Read More »
Is taking a prescription or over-the-counter medication as dangerous as drinking alcohol combined with driving? Safe driving requires precise skills, clear judgment, concentration and ability to react to what happens on the road. Drugs affect all of these skills, and not just illegal drugs. Prescription drugs and even over-the-counter medicines can affect your driving skills …
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