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In the past 20-years, the number of miles
of new roads has increased only one percent, while the number
of miles driven has shot up 35 percent. Combine this ever increasing
number of vehicles with changing driver behavior, increased
technology and heavier vehicles, and you have a continuously
changing driving environment that can present many potential
hazards. According to the latest annual National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration statistics, 27.6 million vehicles were
damaged in accidents. A motor vehicle accident occurs every
five seconds. An individual is injured in an accident every
11 seconds. Motor vehicles accidents are the number one cause
of workplace fatalities and employee absenteeism. This program
creates an awareness and respect for the hazards associated
with operating a motor vehicle, emphasizes the importance of
increasing your awareness of what is happening in your driving
environment, and teaches skills and techniques your drivers
can use to asses the risk and reduce their chances of being
involved in a motor vehicle accident. Whether you operate a
motor vehicle as part of your job function or as a means of
personal transportation, the decisions you make can be the difference
in safely arriving at your destination. (14 minutes) |
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