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Hands Off the Cellphone While Driving
Normally safety professionals would be advocating for a “hands-on” approach to workplace safety.
Drive Like it's 1948?
While going through some boxes of old family photos, diplomas, and other items that my parents saved for some reason, I came across a Minnesota Driver’s Manual.
Does Automotive Safety Technology Really Make Us Safer?
Collision Avoidance Technology (CAT) systems are more common and more capable than just a few years ago.
Don't Give Snow and Ice a Free Ride!
Anywhere there's snow you'll see a person driving down the road with their vehicle still covered in snow or windows still frosted over.
Pedestrian Safety Part II – Better Engineering Can Save Lives
Pedestrian deaths have increased 46 percent since reaching their lowest point in 2009. Distracted driving is a significant problem, but so is distracted walking.
Pedestrian Safety - Are You a Jaywalker?
Pedestrian deaths have increased 46 percent since reaching their lowest point in 2009. Distracted driving is a significant problem, but so is distracted walking.
Sharing the Road with the Big Rigs
As we all know, a huge segment of our economy is dependent upon goods delivered by tractor trailer. Sharing the road with the big rigs is a fact of life and it’s vital that we do it safely.
Automobile Mirror Adjustments to Eliminate Blind Spots
Americans love their automobiles, and nothing is more satisfying on a pleasant day than to take a leisurely drive in the country. Driving is also a serious hazard, one many of us face daily, whether driving for work or pleasure.
Speed Limits Really are for Everyone
Nearly every adult in this country drives a car on a regular basis. Yes, many people commute via public transportation, ride a bike, or walk to work; but even many of those people drive a car at least occasionally.
One Man and a Hand Truck
Delivery drivers face a number of hazards in their daily routine. As road warriors, they contend with bumper to bumper traffic, inclement road conditions, and all too frequently - the distracted driver.
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