Driving While Distracted
We have all seen it, and even worse yet, we continue to do it. Distractive driving/inattentive driving is becoming
increasingly prevalent and dangerous. As more drivers whare more distractions, there will be more crashes, more
injuries and death, and more excuses. -- READ MORE
What Exactly Is Following Too Closely?
There is “following too closely” and then there is “running into the back
of a stopped vehicle”, otherwise known as “careless driving.” They are not necessarily the
same thing, yet educators, law enforcement personnel and judges have differing perspectives on the issue.
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Front Wheel Malfunction
As the vehicle entered the curve a catastrophic tire failure occurred in the front right tire
resulting in sudden air loss. The vehicle pulled to the right as the trooper attempted to steer to the left.
The vehicle struck the guardrail on the right shoulder and eventually came to rest between the vectors of the
path of the curve and the path of travel. --
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What Does Speed Mean....Really?
How fast are we going? How slow are we going? If you travel faster than certain speeds - risks escalate.
If you are going too slow then the speed differential may be dangerous. So what does this all really mean?
Just how fast are you really going and what are the repercussions of it.
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Tire Safety
Tires, brakes, an accelerator pedal, and a steering wheel pretty much dictate the control we have
on our vehicle. This article will focus on tires. Not all tires are created equal, but yet most of the tires that
everyday drivers use essentially are. --
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TRA Vehicle Usage & Driver Safety Policy
The purpose of this policy is to effectively manage risk related to the operation of motorized
vehicles for company business and to protect the health and safety of employees by reducing the likelihood
of injuries caused by vehicle crashes...
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Driver Safety Check List --
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Stopping Distance & Energy Calculator --
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Brake/Swerve Decision Making Calculator --
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