Workers in many industries and occupations spend all or part of their workdays on the road. One study showed that compared with other drivers, those who were at work were more likely to be in a hurry to reach their destination, think about work, be tired, or use a cell phone.
Distracted Driving at Work
Centers for Disease Control/NIOSH | Apr 2023
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Distracted Driving Statistics & Facts
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2023 Distracted Driving for Business
Travelers | 2023
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5 Safe Driving Apps and Tools to Minimize Distractions
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End Distracted Driving – Workplace Speaker
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Distracted driving continues to spiral, with estimated costs in billions
Insurance Newsnet | May 2023
The Cost of On-the-Job Traffic Crashes
Smith System | Mar 2023
Employer Accountability and Fleet Distracted Driving
Truce | Mar 2023
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