Prepare Before Driving:
Encourage employees to set GPS routes, adjust mirrors, and organize vehicle interiors before starting their journey.
Avoid Multitasking:
Drivers should focus solely on driving. Tasks like texting, eating, or adjusting controls should be done only when the vehicle is safely parked. Note that texting while driving is illegal in most states in the U.S.
Establish Clear Policies:
Implement a zero-tolerance distracted driving policy. Communicate expectations clearly and enforce them consistently.
Leverage Technology:
Use tools that detect and limit cell phone usage while driving. These can help employees stay focused.
Limit In-Vehicle Communication:
Reduce conversations with passengers and ensure pets, if allowed, are securely restrained.
Foster Personal Accountability:
Share stories and encourage employees to reflect on how distracted driving could impact their loved ones.
Support Drivers' Needs:
Allow drivers the flexibility to address personal issues by pulling over safely if necessary.
Avoid Driver Disruptions:
Ensure company policies prohibit or limit calling or texting employees while they are driving. Customers should also be encouraged to contact office-based personnel instead of drivers directly.