When it comes to road safety, speeding is one of the most common factors in crashes. RELATED: Speed limit hikes caused more fatalities on B.C. “But crashes happen and people get injured regardless of frequency of driving or length of trips. Many employers believe this because their workers only drive occasionally, do short trips, or only drive on quiet roads,” Yako said. The survey also found that employees who drive were more likely to believe driving is dangerous than their employers - only 11 per cent of employers believe driving is dangerous compared to 26 per cent of drivers. “Careful planning, training, proper vehicle maintenance, and other proactive measures can reduce the risk and save lives.” “Most motor vehicle crashes are preventable,” says Louise Yako, program director for Road Safety at Work. RELATED: Three ways to keep your family safe on the road this fall Despite that, a new survey conducted by Road Safety at Work - a WorkSafeBC initiative - found that most people who drive as part of their job have misconceptions about motor vehicle crashes.Īccording to the survey, 84 per cent of respondents believe that motor vehicle crashes cannot be avoided, but that’s not true. Every day, an estimated 2.5 million British Columbians head to work and for many of them, driving is a part of their daily duties.
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