Every 12 minutes, someone is killed in a traffic wreck. Most of these accidents could be avoided if drivers paid closer attention to the road. Among major National Drive Safely at Work Week participants is UPS, whose corporate health and safety manager, Tom Walsh, is NETS chairman. Traffic safety impacts all of us, so we are glad to help NETS build awareness for this serious problem by sharing our experiences with the public. While logging more than 2 billion miles per year to deliver 3.14 billion packages, UPS drivers witness every type of dangerous driving on the road - most related to inattentive drivers.
Driver fatigue is the most common cause of traffic crashes caused by driver inattention.
Besides the obvious threat of falling asleep, weary drivers' minds are more likely to wander into a state of daydreaming. Experts recommend fatigued drivers pull off the road and rest for at least 20 minutes before continuing their trip. If possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. When using a cell phone while driving, assess the traffic and use extra caution. If you must eat or drink while driving, be extra careful.