GEICO reminds us that the Fourth of July is a great time to enjoy family and traditions and it is also one of the most deadly holidays of the year for drivers.
If you are an employer with commercial auto insurance and drivers under your policy, than it is important that fleet safety is reviewed with the drivers regularly. But, that advice does not end at the workplace.
GEICO offers the following tips:
- Save your text messages for a time when you're not driving.
- Make sure everyone in the car, backseat passengers too, are wearing safety belts.
- Pay attention to how drivers around you are behaving.
- Use your cell phone for emergency situations only; pull over to a safe place to use it.
- Always designate a non-drinking driver before you begin your holiday celebrations.
Drunk driving remains a serious safety issue at work and at home. In 2008, an estimated 11,773 people died in crashes involving drivers with an illegal blood alcohol content according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. A copy of the NHTSA Report can be found here. It is a good reminder of the seriousness of auto safety and a good addition to any break room bulletin board.
Have a great (and safe) holiday!
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