While many people believe cautious driving is more important in the winter, the truth is many accidents still occur in the spring and summer, when temperatures and road conditions are at their best.
Even if your business has just one company vehicle, which a few employees occasionally use for deliveries, site visits, sales calls, or any other minor tasks, it’s important to keep your drivers and cars safe by preparing them for warmer weather.
Here, we outline some safety tips for driving in warmer weather:
It may seem simple but making sure you’re aware of your surroundings while on the road can be the difference between a smooth drive and an accident. Distracted driving is one of the largest causes of collisions, injuries, and deaths on Canada’s roads. As warmer weather approaches, it’s crucial to reinforce safe driving practices among your staff. Here are a few essential safety reminders:
Drivers often think to perform maintenance on their cars before the winter, undertaking tasks like changing out regular tires for winter ones. But regular maintenance and vehicle checks are always a good idea. Tire issues, overheating engines, and battery problems are just a few common issues that can occur. In fact, a car battery can lose its charge 33% faster in the summer than in the winter months.
To keep your vehicle running smoothly, here are some checks you should perform during the warmer seasons:
When your employees are driving company cars, telling them to be responsible can only do so much. That’s why offering rewards for responsible driving can be a great approach. Here are some of our suggestions:
A proactive approach to defensive driving is just as important during warm weather as it is in the winter. A little awareness and routine inspections can go a long way towards keeping your employees, vehicles, and your business safer over the next several months.
However, despite your best efforts, you can’t always control what happens. That’s why it’s so important to have protection, should you or one of your employees get involved in an accident. Make sure you have a commercial auto insurance policy, as your personal auto policy may not provide the coverage you need. It’s also important to review your commercial auto insurance policy to ensure any employees using company vehicles are covered. To learn more about how Federated can help, visit our commercial auto insurance page today!
This blog is provided for information only and is not a substitute for professional advice. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information and will not be responsible for any loss arising out of reliance on the information.