Taking steps to prepare drivers for winter road conditions requires focusing on details of safety under cold weather conditions. The time to start preparing is in the weeks before the winter weather arrives.
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How to Prepare Fleet Drivers for Winter Road Conditions
By Driving Dynamics on Dec 13, 2022 11:11:11 AM
Topics: driver safety winter driving
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How Fleet Managers Improve Driver Safety
By Driving Dynamics on Jul 18, 2022 4:16:44 PM
For fleet managers, improving driver safety involves providing training on the best behind-the-wheel behaviors as well as empowering drivers to practice those behaviors. A key component of that practice is the ride along that gives fleet managers or supervisors an in-person chance to assess and correct any issues, leading to safer and more efficient fleets.
Topics: driver safety manager ride-along improving driver safety
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College-Owned Vehicle Driver Safety
By Driving Dynamics on May 6, 2022 7:37:19 AM
College-owned vehicle driver safety is an issue universities and colleges across the country should take seriously. With a fleet of vehicles used by employees and students in an environment with many inexperienced drivers and distracted pedestrians, academic institutions that offer driver training can create a safer campus and reduce their liability risk for off campus driving.
Topics: driver training driver safety college-owned vehicles
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Fleets Should Invest in EV Driver Safety
By Driving Dynamics on Mar 14, 2022 7:45:00 AM
As fleets invest in making a transition to electric vehicles (EVs), they should include EV driver training as
part of the transition. A failure to do so could have a negative impact on safety and energy consumption,
while investing in training could help fleets and drivers better manage risk.
Topics: driver safety EV risk management
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How to Reduce Driving Fatalities
By Driving Dynamics on Aug 9, 2021 8:09:00 AM
During the height of the pandemic in 2020, the number of road traffic fatalities increased over 7% in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has now reported that, compared to 2020, 1st quarter 2021 fatalities, increased another 10%! NHTSA is now projecting over 40,000 fatalities this year. These sobering statistics have led fleet and safety professionals to renew their efforts in finding ways to better train drivers and reduce driving fatalities.