DriveTeam Blog
What’s the Most Dangerous Task You and Your Employees Face Every Day?
If you guessed driving, you're absolutely right. Motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities are at their highest point in 20 years. It’s time to reassess how this growing risk impacts you, your family, and your team. Whether on the clock or off, driving remains...
Why Advanced Driver Training is Essential for Teens: Explore DriveTeam’s 3 Courses for Safer Driving
As your teen takes the wheel for the first time, a surge of emotions is natural—pride, excitement, and perhaps a little worry. Learning to drive is a monumental step, symbolizing freedom and responsibility. Yet, it’s also a sobering fact: driving is one of the most...
Master Parking Lot Driving: Quick Tips for Navigating Like a Pro
Parking lots may seem less daunting compared to bustling city streets or high-speed highways, but they present unique challenges. These spaces demand a sharp blend of caution, patience, and skill. Whether you’re a new driver or a seasoned pro, mastering the nuances of...
Top 5 Fall Driving Hazards and Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents
As the "100 Deadliest Days" draw to a close this weekend, our vigilance behind the wheel must persist. As we transition into Fall, we typically see a 12% to 14% rise in motor vehicle crashes. Fall Driving Hazards What drives this spike as we gear up for Friday night...
Brake Safety Week: August 25 – 30, 2024
Operation Safe Driver Week 2024 Among the essential dynamics of a vehicle—acceleration, braking, and steering—braking stands out as critical. This is why the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) dedicates an entire week, along with additional days throughout the...
The Critical Importance of Police Driving Training
How Comprehensive Police Driver Training Enhances Safety and Reduces Risks To date, we have lost seventy-seven police officers nationwide in the line of duty. Tragically, twenty-seven of these deaths involved vehicles. According to the National Law Enforcement...
Knowledge, Skills, Decision Making
Enhancing Decision Making: Knowledge and Skills for Safer Driving As summer draws to a close, with final trips wrapping up and preparations for back to school in full swing, the everyday hustle never stops. We delved into the major contributing factors of motor...
Ensuring Summer Road Safety: Essential Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Season
Essential Tips for Summer Road Safety I hope this message finds you well and that you're enjoying a wonderful summer with your loved ones. As we find ourselves in the heart of the season, it's crucial to remember that this time of year brings unique challenges and...
Turning Tragedy into Action: Kelly’s Crusade for Safer Roads
Every parent of a teen driver understands the anxiety that accompanies watching their child drive away. The open road, while a symbol of freedom, is also fraught with potential dangers that can lead to a parent's worst nightmare. For a couple in Northeast Ohio, this...
Safe Driver Week 2024: Top 10 Dangerous Driving Behaviors to Watch For
Operation Safe Driver Week 2024 Safe Driver Week kicks off on Monday, highlighting the critical importance of identifying and avoiding hazardous driving behaviors. To keep our roads safe, let's dive into the top 10 risky driving habits that threaten the well-being of...