Developing habits like slowing down, keeping a safe distance from other vehicles, and staying alert help to prevent accidents. Here are some cold weather safety tips that will keep your drivers and fleet safe this winter.
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Invest in Modern Navigation for Your Fleet: Equip your trucks with navigation devices that provide real-time weather updates, so drivers will be well-informed about potential dangers ahead.
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Allow Extra Stopping Distance: Ice-covered roads require up to 10 times the stopping distance. Keeping a distance from the vehicle ahead of you will also protect you from the poor decisions of other drivers.
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Avoid the Ruts: While it may be tempting to drive in the ruts of other vehicles, these areas are usually icier, making them dangerous.
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Steer with Both Hands: It’s important to keep both hands on the wheel when driving in winter conditions to maintain better control of the truck.
Injured in an Accident?
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