ASSISTED TECH Home » Safely Together » Assisted TechTECHNOLOGY AND COMMON SENSE ARE A GREAT TANDEM A good understanding of how your vehicle's technology works is important, but so is relying on your own good judgment when driving. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ASSISTED...
BLIND SPOT AWARENESS Home » Safely Together » Blind Spot AwarenessGET OUT OF BLIND SPOTS AS QUICKLY, LEGALLY, AND SAFELY AS POSSIBLE Blind spots occur on each side of a tractor trailer, but the blind spot on the right side is larger. That makes it safer to pass an...
DRIVING IN WEATHER Home » Safely Together » Driving In WeatherSAFETY IS PARAMOUNT - RAIN OR SHINE Driving in inclement weather demands undivided attention and an abundance of caution. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DRIVING IN WEATHER Check the weather forecast on your planned...
EMERGENCY KIT Home » Safely Together » Emergency KitHOW PREPARED ARE YOU FOR THE UNEXPECTED? Keeping a well-stocked emergency kit in your vehicle is a great idea. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT EMERGENCY KITS Emergency kits vary in size and scope, but many of the basics that are...
MERGING Home » Safely Together » MergingMERGING SAFELY TAKES CAUTION AND COURTESY Always keep speed and space in mind as you merge. Signal your intentions to merge safely, with plenty of space between vehicles. Be courteous to vehicles attempting to merge into your...
MOVING OVER Home » Safely Together » Moving OverGET OVER AND GIVE THEM SPACE Provide as much space as possible to vehicles parked on the side of the road. Signal and merge to the next lane if possible. If not, slow down as you pass by. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT MOVING OVER...
SAFE FOLLOWING DISTANCE Home » Safely Together » Safe Following DistanceSTAY BACK. STAY SAFE. Following too close to a vehicle is never a good idea. But tractor trailers are the biggest vehicles on the road. Give them extra space so if they have to stop, you can too....
SEATBELT SAFETY Home » Safely Together » Seatbelt SafetyA SIMPLE STRAP CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Always wear your seatbelt. Seatbelts save lives. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SEATBELT SAFETY Seatbelt are proven to save lives. While airbags and other safety features help...
STAYING ALERT Home » Safely Together » Staying AlertTHE SITUATION AROUND YOU CAN CHANGE QUICKLY Staying alert involves not only actively driving your vehicle safely, but being aware of the actions of the drivers traveling with you. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT STAYING ALERT The...