Unsafe Driving Practices Increased During COVID
The Travelers Risk Index recently announced the results of a survey conducted on distracted driving during the COVID crisis. The data shows that drivers feel the roads are safer due to less traffic and are using their mobile devices more frequently while driving. For example, texting or emailing went up […]
Is Your Driving Simulator a Flip Phone?
Do you know someone who still uses a “flip phone”? I’m sure you do but what does that have to do with driving simulators? Any organization that owns a driving simulator knows that they are not inexpensive. It is only natural to want to use it as long as you […]
Peripheral Vision and Teen Tunnel Vision
I didn’t see that coming!” Famous last words after a crash. So why is that teens have the best vision and the best reactions but absolutely the worst crash stats? It comes down to scanning techniques. The more “focused” a person gets the more they tend to stare at a […]
Fleet Management: The Cars or the Drivers?
Fleet Management: The Cars or the Drivers? There are many publications, trade shows and job titles that are about “Fleet Safety or Fleet Management”. Some years back we thought, “this is great, these people really care about crashes.” Well, the answer is “sort of”. It is all too common for […]
Is Behind the Wheel Behind the Times? Part 2: Financial Advantages
Reduce Crash Rates & Limit Liability Exposure Vehicle crash costs can be the difference between making and missing the number. So it’s not enough to provide the information – employers must be certain that the drivers learned crash avoidance and hazard detection skills necessary to protect the fleet. Evaluating Training […]
Distracted Driving or Walking– Who is to Blame for the Spike in Pedestrian Fatalities?
Cellphone use among walkers and drivers is on the rise and so are the safety issues related to distracted walking. We are all well aware of the deadly consequences of distracted driving. But distracted walking?
Teens Are TRYING to Drive Safely!
There are so many misconceptions about new teen drivers. Reality shows us that these drivers are simply not equipped with good training and certainly lack actual experience.
The More Your Employees Drive, the More Exposure Your Organization Has to Crashes
Yearly companies perform extensive financial planning but do they plan/budget for losses from vehicle crashes? Employees involved in crashes steal from the bottom line and escalate cost for Workman’s Comp, health care and legal.
Does Simulation Training Really Work?
We are asked all the time if simulation-based training is really effective. The answer is a YES. Simulation training dates back to 1950s and has proven to be an effective training tool for the military and first responders. Before pilots fly the world’s most advanced fighter jets, they fly first on simulators.