This section addresses general driver safety in motor vehicles including avoidable accidents and distracted driving. In the United States, motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death among all workers. Distracted driving and defensive driving are two ways a driver can make significant changes in driving habits. Distracted driving is defined as any non-driving activity a driver engages in that has the potential to distract them from the primary act of driving and increases the risk of crashing. While defensive driving is “…driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions […]