In the Safety Lane with CVSA
Navigating North American highways today involves skill and quick thinking. In order to do this, vehicles must be in safe operating condition and drivers must be alert and aware of their surroundings. Periodically, In the Safety Lane with CVSA discusses subjects on safety and security that are important to all who work in the commercial motor vehicle profession — both government and industry — and includes tips and news to help everyone who travels our nation's highways to steer clear of dangerous situations and avoid injuries and fatalities.
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Distracted Driving #1Wednesday, Sept 9, 2009 There are an estimated 1.5 million collisions a year are attributed to driver inattention, which equates to roughly 4,300 crashes a day - with all types of motor vehicles traveling the roadways. Anything that takes your hands off the wheel, your eyes off the road or your mind off the task of driving is distracted driving and can be very dangerous not only to you as a driver but everyone driving on the road. This podcast addresses defining what distracted driving is and why it is
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