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MDVR User Guide
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Driver Risk Issues
Unmanaged Driver Risk can cause massive realized losses with unnecessary
liability in a otherwise healthy and thriving company or district transportation
department. Far too often we see news reports of undisciplined, unprofessional
drivers causing accidents, while sending text messages on their cell phones or
Blackberries, when they should be concentrating on driving their vehicles. This
form of Driver Risk is a direct result of dangerous driver behavior and poor
choices both of which in many cases are 100% preventable if the driver learns to
recognizes the dangers and agrees not to do these distracting things while
driving company vehicles.
Highlight Dangerous Driving Behaviors Before An Accident
* Documents what happens in front of vehicle, can document head on collisions, or following too closely
* Documents Speeding, GPS On Screen Mapping shows you what road and speed limit signs
* Documents Running Red Lights & Stop Signs, are they really stopping or just rolling on through
* Documents Failure to Stop At Railroad Crossings, verify if crossing arms were working in an accident
* Documents Hard Braking through use of "G" sensors that may indicate they are distracted while driving
* Documents Dangerous Turns (high speeds that can cause loss of control and rollover of vehicle)
* Documents Vehicle Impacts For Accident Claim Disputes (both front rear or side impact)
* Documents Drinking, Eating, Sending Text Messages, Cell Phone Use (all can contribute to
accidents)
* Documents Taxi Cab Customer Payment Collection (document if passengers paid or ran)
* Documents Driver Assaults, Can Aid In Prosecution (cameras offer deterrence to crime)
* Documents In-Vehicle Driver Passenger Interaction (records A&V of arguments, threats, abuse)
* Documents Accident Data for replay in court (audio, video GPS & G sensor data can be used)
* Documents Accidents If Driver Does Not (some accidents may seem minor until charges for hit & run)
Oversight To Insure Company Policy & Risk Prevention
* Does the driver text on a phone when they are driving?
* Does the driver surf the net on a laptop PC while driving?
* Does the driver watch video movies or TV while Driving?
* Does the driver pickup hitchhikers?
* Does the driver use the company vehicle for non-company work?
* Does the driver act in a way that your company may be sued?
* Does the driver have unauthorized passengers in the vehicle?
* Did the driver stay on route or wander all over the place?
* Did the driver make personal trips in the vehicle?
* Was the vehicle used on weekends for unauthorized trips?
* Where the vehicle is parked during the day and nights?