April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month!
As a driving recruitment agency, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Every time a professional driver gets behind the wheel, they are carrying out a complex and mentally demanding task that requires full concentration.
Even experienced drivers can feel that driving becomes automatic, but research shows that safe driving always requires focused attention.
This is why Distracted Driving Awareness Month is an important reminder for drivers, agencies, and transport operators alike. Distractions such as mobile phone use, in-vehicle technology, eating, drinking, or anything that takes your mind off the road can have serious consequences — even if it’s only for a few seconds.
Research shows drivers using hands-free phones can be up to four times more likely to be involved in a collision than drivers who are fully focused. (Source: Brake)
At Velocity, we regularly remind our drivers of the standards expected when driving for work. Toolbox talks, policy reminders, and ongoing communication all play a key role in keeping drivers safe and protecting the companies we work with.Activate to view larger image,
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