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Learn the importance of defensive driving and how it can save lives, time, and money. Discover the five main causes of accidents and how to eliminate blind spots for safer lane travel. Get involved in the Safety First program to reduce vehicle insurance premiums.
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FIVE REASONS FOR MOST ACCIDENTS • DISTRACTIONS • HASTE • ANGER • FATIGUE • DUI
DEFENSIVE DRIVING IS: • Driving to save lives, time, and money • In spite of the conditions around you • And the actions of others.
LANEAGE - SENSIBLE LANE TRAVEL • ELIMINATE SIDE BLIND SPOTS WITH WIDE-ANGLE MIRRORS. • FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THEM. • DON’T REMAIN IN OTHER DRIVERS’ BLIND SPOTS. • WATCH OTHER VEHICLE’S WHEELS AS THEY MOVE TOWARD LINE.
LANEAGE - GET INTO DESIRED LANE EARLY • CUTTING ANOTHER DRIVER OFF CAN CAUSE ANYTHING FROM HORN HONKS, TO BECOMING #1, TO A CONDITION-AIRE REAR END. SAFETY FIRST PROGRAM.
LANEAGE - LESS PAYING • DON’T CROSS SOLID LINES. • STAY OUT OF A GORE ZONE. • TURN INTO PROPER LANE (LEFT OR RIGHT). THEN PROCEED, LAWFULLY AND CAREFULLY, TO DESIRED LANE.
GET ‘EM INVOLVED - LESS PAYING • SAFETY-FIRST MONTHLY REPORT • (12/05) – (06/07) – 49 VANS = 116 REPORTS, (19 MOS.) 6.1 AVERAGE. • (07/07) - (02/12) - 72 VANS = 103 REPORTS, (56 MOS.) 1.8 AVERAGE. • 2/3 REDUCTION
VEHICLE INSURANCE PREMIUMS – LESS PAYING • FY 07/08 = ($316 Per Month, Per Vehicle) • FY 08/09 = ($186 Per Month, Per Vehicle) • FY 09/10 = ($115 Per Month, Per Vehicle) • FY 10/11 = ($107 Per Month, Per Vehicle) • FY 11/12 = ($122 Per Month, Per Vehicle) 275 – 300 AUTHORIZED DRIVERS MVR’s