b'WINTER 2024 ASSOCIATE 2025 WPMAEXPO PresidentialSponsor & Educational Session Presenter for Business Owners MEMBER The Power of PlanningChanging Driving Behavior NewsA recent study estimates that 29% of all traffic-related deaths are due todistractions. 1 Distracted driving is a choiceone that can haveseriousconsequencesfor everyone sharing the road. Ultimately, you and youremployees need to make choices that impact everyones safety andwell-being while driving.One way to do this is to remind your employees to plan ahead beforedriving by using the following tactics: Silence Phone Notifications:Before hitting the road,silence yourphoneto avoid the temptation to check it during your drive.Prepare Your GPS in Advance:Set up your GPS and reviewyour route before starting your journey to help prevent last- minute distractions.Check Conditions:Look for detours, traffic updates, and weather forecasts to better plan your route and avoid sudden changes.Communicate Plans:Inform others when you leave and yourexpected arrival time to keep them updated without needingto check your phone. This article is for general Pull Over for Calls:If you need to make a call or send an update,information and find a safe place to pull over first. risk prevention only and should Use a Driving Telematics Program:Utilize in-cab technologynot be considered ordriving telematics programsto enhance your accountability legal or other expert advice. The and safety on the road. recommendations herein may help By encouraging these responsible habits, you can reinforce safer drivingreduce, but are behaviors for your employees. Reach out to your local Federatedmarketingnot guaranteed representativeto learn more about how planning ahead to prevent distract- to eliminate, any ed driving, along withtelematics programs like Federated DriveSAFE SM , canor all risk of loss. Examples shown help your drivers stay safe. are for illustrative purposes only.The information herein may be subject to, and is not a substitute for, any laws or regulations that may apply. Qualified counsel 1. U.S. should be sought Department of with questions Transportation.specific to your 2024 Progresscircumstances.Report onAll rights reserved. the National2024Federated Roadway SafetyMutual Insurance Strategy. Company.Accessed 9/19/24. Published Date:November 19, 2024SWPMA News / Winter 202449'