The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Safe Driving Week is just around the corner, taking place from July 7-13, 2024.  This annual initiative aims to reduce traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities through education, outreach, and strict enforcement of safe driving practices.rnrnTo ensure a smooth Safe Driver Week experience, it’s crucial for drivers and carriers to be well-prepared. u003cstrongu003eHere are some key tips to help you navigate:u003c/strongu003e

u0026nbsp;rnu003ch3 class=u0022wp-block-headingu0022u003eFor Drivers:u003c/h3u003ernu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eKnow the Focus Areas:u003c/strongu003e Familiarize yourself with this year’s focus areas: speeding, distracted driving, following too closely, and driving under the influence.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eBe Polite and Cooperative: u003c/strongu003eBe courteous and cooperate with the inspectors. Answer their questions honestly and provide any requested documentation.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eAvoid Distractions:u003c/strongu003e Put your phone down and focus on the road.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eRespect the Speed Limit:u003c/strongu003e Speeding is a major factor in accidents.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eStay Alert and Avoid Fatigue:u003c/strongu003e If you’re tired, pull over and rest.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eBuckle Up:u003c/strongu003e Seat belts save lives.u003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003cstrongu003eNever Drive Under the Influence:u003c/strongu003e Always have a designated driver or call a ride-sharing service.u003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003ernu003ch3u003eResources:u003c/h3u003ernu003culu003ern tu003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.cvsa.org/wp-content/uploads/OSD-CMV-Aggressive-Driving.pdfu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003eAvoid Aggressive Driving Flyeru003c/au003eu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.cvsa.org/wp-content/uploads/OSD-CMV-Defensive-Driving.pdfu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003e14 Defensive Driving Techniques for Commercial Motor Vehicle Driversu003c/au003eu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.cvsa.org/wp-content/uploads/OSD-CMV-Distracted-Driving.pdfu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003eDefeat Distracted Drivingu003c/au003eu003c/liu003ern tu003cliu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.cvsa.org/wp-content/uploads/OSD-CMV-Driver-Brochure.pdfu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003eSafety Tips Every Professional Driver Must Knowu003c/au003eu003c/liu003ernu003c/ulu003e