July 28, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
Hands-free cell phone hazards At our website www.oneminutefromnormal.com we ask visitors the question: What if an unscheduled event suddenly seizes control of your business? Are you ready? While 14 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands prohibit all drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving, no state has a similar blanket […]
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Don’t Be Distracted By Ringtones, Alerts and Vibrations – Auto Fleet Safety
December 30, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series, Risk Control / 0 comments
According to a recent study by Florida State University, the distraction caused by a notification on your personal device – an inbound phone call or text, an alarm bell or even a vibration – is comparable to the effects caused when you make a call or send a text message. Anyone who had a science […]
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Risks Ahead. Driving and just about anything else don’t mix… Fleet Safety
November 13, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
According to a study fielded by AAA, listening to the radio and driving is a category 1 distraction. Talking on a hand-held or hands-free cell phone resulted in a category 2 distraction. Using an error-free speech-to-text system to listen to and compose e-mails is a category 3 distraction. Hands- and eyes-free use of Apple’s Siri […]
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Risks Ahead. Safe behavior on the highway can also save money. Fleet Safety Programs are Important!
August 21, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
If ice or snow breaks free from a moving car and causes injury or property damage, Pennsylvania motorists can be fined $200 to $1,000. Distractions on the dashboard or in front of the windshield can lead to a $54 fine for New Jersey motorists. This can include air fresheners dangling from the rear view mirror. […]
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Fleet Safety – Hands-free cell phone hazards
July 28, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
Hands-free cell phone hazards At our website www.oneminutefromnormal.com we ask visitors the question: What if an unscheduled event suddenly seizes control of your business? Are you ready? While 14 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands prohibit all drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving, no state has a similar blanket […]
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Get Fleet Risk Insurance Because Motor Vehicles are Vulnerable to Hacking
July 1, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
The FBI and U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have issued a bulletin warning that motor vehicles are “increasingly vulnerable” to hacking. The FBI warned that criminals could exploit online vehicle software updates by sending fake e-mail messages to vehicle owners wishing to obtain legitimate software updates. Recipients could be tricked into clicking links to […]
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Fleet Risks Ahead. Fatal Crashes Doubled after States Legalized Marijuana
June 24, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s report, “Prevalence of Marijuana Involvement in Fatal Crashes: Washington, 2010-2014,” found fatal crashes involving drivers who recently used marijuana doubled after the state legalized the drug in December 2012. When there is risk ahead, you can count on KMRD Partners Risk and Insurance Solutions for a common sense approach […]
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Auto Fleet Risks Ahead. Before you hit the road, know the Laws.
June 3, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
Mississippi is the only state in which you can still drink and drive. So don’t be surprised if the guy in the lane next to yours begins to drive sideways if you are driving in Mississippi. New Hampshire is the only state that doesn’t have seat belt laws. The state does have a primary child […]
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Keep your eyes on the road – Auto Fleet Risks
April 26, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
According to the annual Governors Highway Safety Association Spotlight on Highway Safety Report, there will be a 10% year-to-year increase in the number of pedestrians killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2015. This comes on the heels of a 19% increase from 2009 to 2014, a period in which total traffic deaths decreased by about 4%. […]
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Risks Ahead. Drowsy Drivers Cause Accidents – Update Your Auto Fleet Manual to Increase Awareness
October 23, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
According to a study by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, between 2009 and 2013 21% of all fatal crashes involved a drowsy driver. 1. 37% of drivers report having fallen asleep behind the wheel at some point in their lives. 2. 11% report having fallen asleep behind the wheel in the past year. 3. Most […]
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Vehicle Fleet Risks Ahead. Gender matters on the highway.
October 2, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
Young females have more auto crashes at intersections and collisions with pedestrians. Young males have more auto crashes after sunset than young females. Young females are more likely to be involved in auto crashes during weekdays. Young males are more likely to be involved in auto crashes during weekends. Young females are 66% more likely […]
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