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Distracted driving can affect anyone behind the wheel of a vehicle. If you operate a fleet, it can present risks to your business\u2019s finances, reputation and driver safety. Why take the chance when you have the power to reduce distracted driving with preventative strategies? By using distracted driving prevention technology, you can become better equipped to keep employees and other drivers on the road safe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How Dangerous Is Distracted Driving, Really?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Just to provide a little perspective on the dangers of distracted driving, consider this statistic. The NHTSA reports that in 2018, 2,841 people died<\/a> as a result of distracted driving. That’s equal to approximately eight people every single day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When someone is driving, they become responsible for both their own lives and the lives of the people around them. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to practice safe driving when you\u2019re doing deliveries or transporting other people. Reducing the level of distraction among your drivers will cement the reliability of your business and help ensure that your workers get from point A to point B in one piece every time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Every time you look at a cellphone, take a drink from your bottled water, check a map for directions or change the radio station, you\u2019re taking your attention off the road. It only takes a second for one of these actions to turn into an accident. In many areas, distracted driving can also come with legal consequences<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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While finding ways to establish safe road habits is critical, some driver distractions can be challenging to predict and prevent. Others are easier to manage. Here are a few tips that can help you reduce distracted driving among your fleet members:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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