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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Memorial Day Weekend begins the ‘100 deadliest days of the year' for drivers
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of Summer, but it also begins the '100 deadliest days of the year' for drivers. According to NCDOT, in 2023 the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekend saw over 6,700 car crashes and 47 deaths. That includes over 2,000 crashes and 17 deaths on Memorial Day Weekend alone. These Summer Holiday deaths accounted for almost 35% of all vehicle deaths in 2023. Officials with the Department of Transportation and local law enforcement urge drivers to take it slow, drive with patience, and do not get behind the wheel if you have had anything to drink. For more information on safe driving tips during this time of year, check out Driving Tips for Memorial Day Weekend or click on the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
NHSP share summer safety tips for drivers, boaters Summer season begins
Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off the summer season, and New Hampshire State police are reminding all residents and visitors to stay safe. Traffic volumes increase on the state's scenic highways and waterways in warmer weather. Troopers encourage everyone to follow safe driving practices, like buckling up and complying with speed limits. Anyone traveling with children should also ensure car seats are properly installed and used. Marine Patrol Officers are reminding everyone enjoying the Granite State's beautiful lakes, ponds, and rivers to practice basic boating safety: always wear a life jacket – it's the law for children under 13 – and check water temperatures before boating or swimming. Boaters should also dress appropriately, file a float plan, and carry a marine radio or cell phone in a waterproof case in the event their watercraft becomes disabled or if they need help. NHSP is recommending the following: Avoid impairment. If consuming alcohol, designate a sober driver or use a rideshare service. Don't drive if medication impairs perception or motor skills. Avoid distractions. Drivers should keep their hands on the wheel, their eyes on the road, and their phone in the console. Let someone else choose the music – just keep the volume low enough to hear outside warnings. Avoid aggressive operation. Comply with speed limits to perceive, react to, and avoid hazards. Maintain safe distances between other vehicles or boats. Look carefully for oncoming traffic before merging or turning. Adjust for conditions. Heavy rain can reduce visibility and cause ponding on roadways. Drivers should always operate for conditions and reduce speed to avoid hydroplaning. On the water, high winds can create rough waters, and boaters should decrease speed to prevent capsizing. By adhering to these tips, drivers and boaters can help prevent injuries and deaths across the state. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
CBC
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
Road safety groups advise drivers to be cautious ahead of Victoria Day long weekend
The Victoria Day long weekend means hitting the road for many. But road safety groups are asking drivers in B.C. to exercise caution. As CBC's Tanushi Bhatnagar reports, several organizations are giving tips on safe driving etiquette during the holidays.
National Post
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- National Post
Samsara Launches Recognition for Drivers to Help Fleets Build Safer, More Engaged Driver Cultures
Article content SAN FRANCISCO — Samsara Inc. ('Samsara') (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations ® Platform, today announced the global launch of Recognition, a new feature designed to help fleets celebrate safe driving behavior and strengthen driver engagement—without adding administrative overhead. Article content Article content With driver turnover remaining one of the industry's toughest challenges—reaching rates as high as 94% 1 at large truckload carriers—fleets are urgently seeking new ways to improve retention. In addition to investing in tools to help fleets manage risks, Samsara is doubling down on a driver-first approach by empowering managers to recognize and reward high performance in real time. Article content Research shows that well-recognized employees are 45% less likely to leave their jobs 2, and companies with high engagement see 48% fewer safety incidents 3. Recognition builds on this insight by giving safety leaders a simple, scalable way to reinforce the behaviors that matter—helping fleets improve morale, build trust, and keep drivers and communities safe. Article content 'Recognition represents a shift in how fleets can foster a culture of safety,' said Johan Land, SVP of Product and Engineering at Samsara. 'Rather than focusing solely on correcting risky behavior, we're giving safety leaders tools to celebrate drivers for what's going well—boosting morale, building trust, and reinforcing the habits that keep drivers and communities safe.' Article content Recognition uses real-time driver data and AI-driven performance insights to help managers identify key moments worth celebrating—such as safe driving streaks, major improvements, or consistent compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. These insights make it easy for managers to deliver timely, meaningful recognition through the Samsara Driver App. Article content Key capabilities include: Article content Streaks and Milestones – Surfaces patterns in safe speed, focused driving, HOS compliance, and fuel-efficient behavior—so managers can act quickly. Personalized Kudos – Coaches can add customized messages, turning data into meaningful, motivating moments. Shared Visibility – Drivers and managers can track performance milestones through intuitive dashboards and mobile views. Article content Fleets using Samsara have already seen significant improvements in both safety and retention. Samsara has helped: Article content For safety leaders, the true value of Recognition comes to life in the day-to-day impact on their teams. At Trades Holding Co., Fleet Director Nick Mattocks describes how Recognition has transformed not just their data, but their entire safety culture: Article content 'We've been really impressed with Samsara's Recognition. It's become a valuable tool for reinforcing safe driving habits and creating a more supportive safety culture across our fleet. The real-time alerts and video evidence help us not only coach more effectively, but also proactively recognize and reward drivers for doing the right thing on the road. It's helped shift the conversation from just identifying risky behavior to actively celebrating safe driving—and our team really appreciates that. Overall, it's been a great addition to our safety program.' Article content By turning recognition into a daily habit, Samsara is helping organizations build workplaces where drivers feel seen, supported, and motivated to perform at their best. Article content Recognition that Scales with You Article content Unlike standalone recognition systems, Recognition is fully integrated within the Samsara ecosystem—meaning no extra software, no add-ons, and no extra effort. It's recognition that works at scale, designed for safety teams who want to boost performance without adding complexity to your team's workflow. Article content Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations ® Platform, which enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world's leading organizations across construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and the public sector. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Bound Brook students' PSA on distracted driving to air later this year
BOUND BROOK – Bound Brook High School students were in front and behind the camera earlier this spring in helping create a public service announcement (PSA) on safe driving. Members of the Champion Schools for Teen Driver Safety were tapped by the National Road Safety Foundation (NSRF) for its "You Got Brains" contest. Winners will be announced May 22 at an event at Six Flags. "We know that distracted driving is very prevalent," said Michelle Anderson, NRSF director of operations. "It's the No. 1 killer that's on our roads right now. It was drinking and driving at one time, but now it's distracted driving.' Anderson said that the best way to spread the message and promote awareness is to engage students. "These kids, in order for them to learn, we understand that they have to be engaged, they have to have hands on," she said. "That's all a part of our method to get the message across. I believe it works really well.' The Bound Brook students worked March 26 with Emmy-winning director Alan Weiss and his crew to film a 30-second safe driving message about distraction. The PSA will be featured on "Teen Kids News," a nationally syndicated TV program reaching more than 160 stations nationwide. The PSA videos will be available on the campaign's website post-competition. Driver distraction continues to be a major factor in crashes that result in thousands of fatalities and more than 289,000 serious injuries nationwide last year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The National Distracted Driving Coalition says distracted driving is grossly under-reported, and it estimates 25-30% of fatal crashes involve distracted driving, which translates to an estimated 11,500 to 13,800 deaths every year. This resonated with the students who created a campaign about pedestrian safety and distraction. "Each year, we try to get the message out to the community, to our school, to police, everywhere," said Kayla Boardman, a driver education teacher. "The students make videos and try to get legislation published and more. The NRSF steps in to help promote the campaign. And each year, three schools in New Jersey − North, South and Central − are selected to make a PSA. This year, we were chosen as the Central Jersey school." Bound Brook High School's campaign has always had a focus on pedestrian safety, said Sam Haber, a math teacher. "Most of our students walk here, so pedestrian safety is very important," Haber said. "We try to do a bunch of different things. A year or two ago, we made a children's book that was about crossing the street. This year, we made a paper chain that symbolized pedestrian fatalities in New Jersey." The 12 students involved in the PSA − Beatriz Arruda, Lily Baker, Jahir Coca Plaza, Jamir Connor, Aslan Diaz, Shelly Diaz, Ashley Ferrel, Julien Lapeyrolerie, Eric Membreno Morales, Jordan Nelson, Julian Steller Naranjo and Gisel Torres − said the experience was an "amazing opportunity" to get their message out to the greater community. "They were committed to our cause just like we were," Ferrel said. "It was fascinating to see the behind the scenes of the process and it gave us a chance to learn more about the production world. We would not have been able to spread our message of pedestrian safety on such a large scale without them." "It was an amazing atmosphere and with their help we're able to bring awareness to pedestrian safety," Diaz said. The students wrote the PSA script and participated in a production meeting. On the day of filming, everyone involved agreed the experience was unique. "They appreciated that we were trying to promote driver safety or pedestrian safety, but they were also taking the chance to teach our kids," Haber said. "They made it a focus to show our students what goes on behind the scenes of filming, behind the camera, or why are we sitting in this angle, or why are we using this lighting. They taught us all a lot of things that we would not have known about." email: cmakin@ Cheryl Makin is an award-winning features and education reporter for part of the USA Today Network. Contact: Cmakin@ or @CherylMakin. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. This article originally appeared on Bound Brook students' PSA on distracted driving to air later this year
