The latest driving behaviors survey from Nationwide polled standard drivers and commercial drivers and revealed additional risky behaviors that are impacting all drivers on the road.
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NHTSA Launches Distracted Driving Campaign
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is kicking off its annual U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign, raising awareness of the dangers of driving while distracted.
Travelers Risk Index Reveals Dangerous Driving Behaviors Have Increased During Pandemic
The Travelers Companies, Inc. today announced the results of the 2021 Travelers Risk Index on distracted driving, a national survey of more than 1,000 consumers and business managers regarding perceptions about risk in their daily lives. The findings reveal that one in four drivers thinks that roads are safer today than they were before the… Continue reading Travelers Risk Index Reveals Dangerous Driving Behaviors Have Increased During Pandemic
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Partners with LifeSaver Mobile, Adding to Its Suite of Tools Aimed at Distracted Driving
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), the largest mutual insurer dedicated to wood-related businesses, announces a partnership with LifeSaver Mobile, a company dedicated to changing the culture of distracted driving. This partnership will introduce PLM policyholders to the LifeSaver Mobile app, the latest addition in the company’s collection of risk management tools targeting distracted driving.… Continue reading Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Partners with LifeSaver Mobile, Adding to Its Suite of Tools Aimed at Distracted Driving
Travelers Institute Launches Every Second Matters℠ Fall Tour to Combat Distracted Driving
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc., launched its Every Second Matters fall event series on Thursday at California State University, Fullerton. The series aims to raise awareness about the risks and consequences of distracted driving and empower young people, their broader communities and businesses to combat this dangerous behavior.… Continue reading Travelers Institute Launches Every Second Matters℠ Fall Tour to Combat Distracted Driving
Business Owners Combating Distracted Driving with Telematics Technology
Business owners who put quite a bit of trust in the hands of their fleet drivers to deliver on time and protect their vehicles hope something else isn’t consuming driver attention – distracted driving. The National Highway Safety Administration reports that over 3,000 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents as a result of distracted… Continue reading Business Owners Combating Distracted Driving with Telematics Technology
Almost Three Quarters of Drivers Take Photos of Emergency Vehicles
Sixty percent of drivers passing an emergency vehicle on the side of the road will post a photo or video to social media while they are behind the wheel. A survey detailing this deadly statistic and or distracted driving habits was recently released as a joint effort by the National Safety Council and the Emergency… Continue reading Almost Three Quarters of Drivers Take Photos of Emergency Vehicles
Travelers Institute to Tackle Distracted Driving, Cybersecurity, Severe Weather and More in 2019
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. today announced its series of 2019 educational forums focused on combating distracted driving, managing cyber risks, insuring autonomous vehicles and preparing for severe weather events. Programs are free and open to the public. “We saw great engagement throughout our symposia series in 2018… Continue reading Travelers Institute to Tackle Distracted Driving, Cybersecurity, Severe Weather and More in 2019
Selective Insurance Launches Driving Safety Sensor to Promote Safe Driving Behaviors and Reduce Distracted Driving
Selective Insurance Company of America today announced the introduction of its Selective® Drive application to help perpetuate safe driving behaviors. Selective® Drive is available for customers with commercial vehicle accounts. Developed in partnership with Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions, Selective® Drive features a sensor device and cloud-based application to enable business owners with commercial vehicles… Continue reading Selective Insurance Launches Driving Safety Sensor to Promote Safe Driving Behaviors and Reduce Distracted Driving