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Here's how fleet managers can use this data to coach drivers more effectively.
https://www.businessfleet.com/10122631/samsara-data-shows-risky-behavior-peaks-at-start-end-of-shifts
An estimated 90% of all driver decisions are based on what the driver can see. Yet at night, one's vision is compromised, which may account for the fact...
https://www.businessfleet.com/345738/10-night-driving-tips
Follow these six tips to avoid confrontations with drivers who engage in tailgating, unnecessary horn honking, verbal assaults, or making hostile hand gestures.
https://www.businessfleet.com/335645/how-to-deal-with-aggressive-drivers
From Uber drivers to scooter users and pedestrians buried in their cell phones, fleet drivers navigating medium-duty trucks in the big city face an entirely...
https://www.businessfleet.com/327541/meeting-the-challenges-of-safely-operating-an-urban-fleet
A sudden tire blowout can happen anywhere, anytime. It can be a frustrating situation for a busy commercial driver on a schedule. More importantly, a tire...
https://www.businessfleet.com/325666/how-to-handle-a-tire-blowout
In the chilly winter weather many drivers think warming up their car by leaving the engine idling makes smart sense. Actually, it can be dangerous in a...
https://www.businessfleet.com/323835/dangers-of-leaving-a-warming-up-vehicle
Adaptive headlight systems allow drivers to spot a difficult-to-see object on a dark, curvy road about a third of a second earlier than they would with...
https://www.businessfleet.com/323269/how-adaptive-headlight-systems-work
Icy bridges, a winter weather hazard that's often underestimated, cause more injuries and fatalities than tornadoes, lighting and floods combined each year.
https://www.businessfleet.com/322765/safety-tips-for-driving-over-icy-bridges
Collisions caused by improper lane changes are a one of the most common types, according to insurance and legal experts.
https://www.businessfleet.com/322110/how-to-safely-pass-another-vehicle
Icy roads and blowing snow can mean everything from skidding and sliding to reduced visibility. Drivers should follow these six tips to stay safe.
https://www.businessfleet.com/321195/video-how-to-drive-safely-in-wintery-weather
Negative emotions such as anger and sadness have a physical effect on the body — shrinking one's field of vision — so it's important to keep emotions under...
https://www.businessfleet.com/320383/video-how-to-control-your-emotions-while-driving
Commercial drivers tend to be more skilled than the average motorist. Even so, it's always good to encourage your fleet to keep their defensive driving...
https://www.businessfleet.com/319556/video-defensive-driving-tips
With school back in full swing, now is a good time to remind fleet drivers of best practices for driving safely in school zones.
https://www.businessfleet.com/319328/video-how-to-drive-safely-in-school-zones
Fleet managers should remind drivers about how to drive safely in dense fog. Fog can come on suddenly — and it can reduce a driver's visibility to...
https://www.businessfleet.com/318995/video-how-to-drive-safely-in-dense-fog
Off-road driving with four-wheel-drive vehicles can be tricky, and sometimes even dangerous. Here are 10 tips to help drivers navigate the terrain.
https://www.businessfleet.com/307176/video-10-off-road-driving-tips
Maintaining a safe driving space around the vehicle is largely something that drivers can control. While many of us have been taught to focus on space —...
https://www.businessfleet.com/306649/video-keeping-the-right-following-distance
To prepare for the next heat wave, fleet drivers can follow these six vehicle tips and these four driving tips to lessen the impact of extreme weather on...
https://www.businessfleet.com/306205/video-how-to-drive-in-extreme-heat
Several experts say hand-over-hand steering isn't the safest steering method for two main reasons.
https://www.businessfleet.com/278722/video-safety-tip-correct-steering-techniques
Drivers who find themselves in the midst of lightning strikes should pull over to a safe place, turn on their hazard lights, close all the windows, and...
https://www.businessfleet.com/278538/video-safety-tip-driving-amid-lightning
Drivers need to remember to slow down and move over — if safe — whenever they see an emergency vehicle stopped ahead on a multi-lane roadway.
https://www.businessfleet.com/278469/safety-tip-move-over-for-emergency-vehicles
The Washington Department of Transportation offers advice on how to safely navigate a roundabout.
https://www.businessfleet.com/278318/safety-tip-5-things-to-remember-about-roundabouts
AAA explains which eight vehicle noises signal trouble that needs to be addressed as soon as possible.
https://www.businessfleet.com/143733/video-safety-tip-vehicle-noises-you-shouldn-t-ignore
AAA offers seven tips on how to drive safely on busy freeways.
https://www.businessfleet.com/143605/video-safety-tip-freeway-driving
Drowsy driving prevention begins with getting enough sleep every night. Here's advice from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
https://www.businessfleet.com/143483/video-safety-tip-improving-sleep-habitsHere's advice from both the State of Massachusetts and Lake County, Ill., on how to safely share the road with snow plows.
https://www.businessfleet.com/143473/video-safety-tip-accommodating-snow-plows
The National Safety Council explains the benefits of traction control and reveals the two driving situations when the feature should be turned off.
https://www.businessfleet.com/143378/video-safety-tip-understanding-traction-control
The California Department of Motor Vehicles offers advice on how to respond to a traffic break.
https://www.businessfleet.com/143299/video-safety-tip-responding-to-a-traffic-break
Here's advice, provided by State Farm and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, on how to drive safely in central business districts in major...
https://www.businessfleet.com/143117/video-safety-tip-urban-driving
The National Safety Council estimates that 421 people could lose their lives in car crashes during the upcoming holiday weekend — a 7% jump over the average.
https://www.businessfleet.com/143102/thanksgiving-road-deaths-expected-to-rise
With temperatures dropping and snowfall forecast for many areas, now is a great time for fleet drivers to make sure their winter emergency kit is fully...
https://www.businessfleet.com/143002/video-safety-tip-winter-emergency-kits
It's that time of year again. A number of areas have already seen the first snowfall of the season. AAA offers advice for driving in wintry conditions.
https://www.businessfleet.com/142911/safety-tip-driving-in-snow
Here's safety advice, provided by AAA Exchange, to help keep motorists and trick-or-treaters safe on Tuesday night.
https://www.businessfleet.com/142807/safety-tip-precautions-for-halloween-night
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 5. Here's some night driving advice from the National Safety Council and the National Sleep Foundation.
https://www.businessfleet.com/142697/safety-tip-reminders-for-the-time-change
AAA offers advice on how to stay safe and avoid collisions in parking lots.
https://www.businessfleet.com/142615/safety-tip-avoiding-crashes-in-parking-lots
State Farm offers advice on how to spot warning signs of vehicle fire risk, and the National Safety Council provides tips on what to do if a fire starts...
https://www.businessfleet.com/142518/safety-tip-vehicle-fire-prevention-and-response
The Kentucky State Police and AAA offer advice on what measures a driver should take to warn other motorists after a vehicle breakdown.
https://www.businessfleet.com/142409/safety-tip-using-emergency-signals
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation offers some practical advice for driving in the rain or fog.
https://www.businessfleet.com/142288/safety-tip-driving-in-rain-or-fog
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation offers advice on how to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles and decrease the chances of being involved...
https://www.businessfleet.com/142172/safety-tip-avoiding-a-rear-end-crash
As an IIHS survey underscores, some people don't bother to buckle up -- particularly when they're riding in the back seat. A simple reminder from the driver...
https://www.businessfleet.com/142088/safety-tip-seat-belt-check-list
The state of Michigan offers advice on how to drive defensively near intersections and avoid collisions.
https://www.businessfleet.com/141963/safety-tip-driving-through-intersectionsFleet drivers need to buckle up every trip. Here are five ways seat belts protect occupants from injuries, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety...
https://www.businessfleet.com/141886/safety-tip-five-ways-seat-belts-help-prevent-injuries
When is it unsafe to pass another vehicle? The Idaho Transportation Department offers guidance.
https://www.businessfleet.com/141792/safety-tip-when-passing-isn-t-a-safe-option
Pep Boys lists 12 commonly made maintenance mistakes that can be costly in the long run.
https://www.businessfleet.com/141700/safety-tip-12-maintenance-mistakes-to-avoidAAA offers driving safety reminders for the new school year.
https://www.businessfleet.com/141595/safety-tip-driving-near-schools
The Arkansas State Police offers advice on what common mistakes to avoid while driving near semitrailer trucks.
https://www.businessfleet.com/141507/safety-tip-4-mistakes-to-avoid-near-trucks
Pep Boys and CNET provide advice on how to recognize symptoms of wheel misalignment.
https://www.businessfleet.com/141411/safety-tip-spotting-signs-of-misaligned-wheels
AAA offers seasonal advice to help drivers protect their vehicles during soaring temperatures.
https://www.businessfleet.com/141402/vehicle-maintenance-tips-for-summer-heatThe California Department of Motor Vehicles offers advice to promote safer driving at night.
https://www.businessfleet.com/141312/safety-tip-night-driving
The Arkansas Department of Motor Vehicles provides six tips on how to maximize field of vision while driving.
https://www.businessfleet.com/141186/safety-tip-enhancing-field-of-vision
July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, so here's some timely advice from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National...
https://www.businessfleet.com/141105/safety-tip-guarding-against-vehicle-theft