by K. Avey | Aug 28, 2023 | Safety
Even the most well-trained, safety-conscious commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver is at risk of engaging in driving behaviors that could lead to a crash on today’s crowded highways. Weather or road conditions change and suddenly “driving too fast for the conditions”...
by K. Avey | Aug 28, 2023 | Safety
Some examples of Cognitive Distraction: Talking/texting on the phone Staring at wildlife/scenery Talking to people in the vehicle Reading billboards/signs Fiddling with the stereo Searching for an objects Cognitive distraction and conversation Driving while talking...
by K. Avey | Aug 17, 2023 | Safety
The state’s new “Move Over Law” goes into effect Monday, Aug. 7, and is revised to provideprotections to all drivers on Colorado roads. The new law, signed by Gov. Polis in March, requires drivers to move over a lane for anystationary vehicle on a...
by K. Avey | Aug 17, 2023 | Safety
According to the National Safety Council (NSC): Most children who die in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old and struck while walking, either by motorists trying to pass a stopped bus or by the bus itself. Back-to-school safety: School buses The NSC offers...
by K. Avey | Jul 17, 2023 | Safety
Excessive Speed • Speed plays a factor in nearly 10,000 deaths per year. • Drivers are more likely to be seriously injured or killed at higher speeds. • Excessive speed extends a vehicle’s stopping distance. • The faster the speed, the greater the distance needed to...
