Other road users that drivers need to be aware of on the road are pedestrians, motocycles and of particular note, cyclists.

Backing incidents can account for up to half of all reportable fleet incidents.  Virtually all backing collisions are preventable though.  We drive in reverse only a fraction of the distance that we go in the forward direction yet it seems that backing is a serious problem in most fleets.

As we move into summer, it's worth talking about some of the other road users that begin to appear when the weather improves. Motorcyclists are one of the most vulnerable groups to injury or fatality when involved in collisions.

In order to have an accident, involving you and another vehicle, the two vehicles need to come into contact. It makes sense then, to do whatever is reasonable to reduce the chances of this unfortunate contact.

Your eyes are your first line of defense, but if your vision is obstructed by poor visibility through your windshield or mirrors, you are facing a serious handicap to defensive driving.

Checking your tires is one of the most critical things you can do to keep your vehicle safe.

Antilock brakes are standard on most vehicles now but not everyone knows what they are really for or how to use them. This meeting will provide an overview of this important safety feature of your vehicle.

Pretty much all rear end collisions can be prevented by maintaining a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you.

You hear it on the radio traffic report whenever the weather gets bad. Accidents all over the place and everyone blaming the weather! Weather is rarely the cause of an accident or incident. Instead, it's usually a driver who doesn't adjust his or her driving to accommodate the weather.

Over 40% of fatalities happen at intersections because there is so much activity and vehicle interactions but there are a few simple habits that can help you to reduce the risk of an intersection crash.