In the United States, extreme weather is associated with 7,000 fatalities, 800,000 injuries and more than 1.5 Winter Driving Safetymillion crashes annually, with an estimated economic toll of $42 billion, according to the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health.
Researchers say the day after the first storm of the season is the most dangerous for drivers because people are unwilling to avoid driving or don’t adopt safer procedures as thoroughly as they will later in the season.
Preventive driving habits with an emphasis on winter driving safety can make all the difference when driving in winter weather.
Proactive truck maintenance, proper fueling and driver training are the keys for carriers to get through the winter season with minimal interruptions, according to Ryder Systems, which has set up a new website to help fleets stay on top of the conditions.
Here’s our Top 5 Winter Preparedness Tips for Safe Driving:
For more tips download our Safe Winter Driving Tips now or visit Ryder’s Online Center for Winter Preparedness.