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My MMA #safety colleague Jim Seibert reminds employers that creating a culture of safety in the workplace includes educating and supporting employees about the topic of distracted driving. Learn more and check out helpful materials at the link. #DDAM #RoadSafety #JustDrive

My MMA #safety colleague Jim Seibert reminds employers that creating a culture of safety in the workplace includes educating and supporting employees about the topic of distracted driving. Learn more and check out helpful materials at the link. #DDAM #RoadSafety #JustDrive

My MMA #safety colleague Jim Seibert reminds employers that creating a culture of safety in the workplace includes educating and supporting employees about the topic of distracted driving. Learn more and check out helpful materials at the link. #DDAM #RoadSafety #JustDrive

My MMA #safety colleague Jim Seibert reminds employers that creating a culture of safety in the workplace includes educating and supporting employees about the topic of distracted driving. Learn more and check out helpful materials at the link. #DDAM #RoadSafety #JustDrive

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. My MMA #safety colleague Jim Seibert reminds employers that creating a culture of safety in the workplace includes educating and supporting employees about the topic of distracted driving. Learn more and check out helpful materials at the link. #DDAM #RoadSafety #JustDrive

How can we better prepare the next generation of automotive technicians? McGovern Automotive Group has a solution. By donating three advanced technology vehicles to high schools in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, MAG is providing students with essential hands-on experience. These donations, including the latest models from Ford and Lincoln, ensure that students are learning with industry-standard equipment, helping to address the shortage of skilled automotive technicians. Read more about this initiative and its impact on students' futures ⬇️ #AutomotiveTechnology #NextGenTechs #AutoEducation

I am a member of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association®, (CVMA) Chapter 41-1 here in Southern Nevada. The CVMA has members from all branches of the Armed Forces and our creed is Vets Helping Vets. Our organization is a recognized IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit organization as well as Platinum rated with GuideStar (a clearing house for non-profits). As part of our mission, we founded the Chapter 41-1Wheels 4 Warriors (W4W) program where we present a deserving Veteran with a safe and fully operational motorcycle. The annual W4W program is designed to introduce/reintroduce motorcycling to Veterans who need some “Wind Therapy.” We are asking for your organization’s support by providing items to be raffled at our next Wheels 4 Warriors motorcycle presentation and fundraising event on October 19, 2024. This will be our 10th presentation and 11th bike we will be giving away. We also accept monetary donations if you would prefer to contribute in that capacity. All proceeds go to our Wheels 4 Warriors program, and in turn, local Veterans. Those who ride can appreciate how good motorcycling is for the soul. Riding requires total focus and situational awareness, “keeping your head on a swivel”. When riding, many of the things that weigh so heavily on our minds slip away for a moment, permitting us to concentrate on the task at hand, riding a motorcycle! After the ride is over, we often find the clarity to focus on other challenges and sometimes find pathways to solutions. This is what Wheels 4 Warriors is all about - matching a suitable Veteran with what he or she needs to become a motorcyclist, or help a former rider return to the sport that we love. In addition to presenting a worthy Veteran with a motorcycle, we also outfit him/her with safety gear, insurance for a year, registration, a fuel card, and training if necessary. We invite you to read more about our association on our website/social media pages or contact me directly for further information. I know there are a lot of worthy organizations out there asking for charitable donations, we hope you will seriously consider donating to this worthy cause. https://lnkd.in/gsypgjRR

Adaptations in Action! 🧑🦽This week’s top tip is for Remote Keypad Controls Did you know? 🤔 This adaptation is very popular among drivers who have experienced a stroke and are left with reduced functionality on one side, and is often used in conjunction with a left foot accelerator pedal. If you have functional use of only one arm, a remote keypad attached to a steering aid enables you to steer and operate the auxiliary controls, such as the indicators and wipers, with one hand. There are various shapes and sizes of keypads available. The control can be mounted on either the left or the right side of the steering wheel, and can also easily be removed and switched off when not in use, for example if someone else wishes to drive the vehicle. FACT! Herts Ability has a fleet of dual controlled vehicles with a range of driving and transfer adaptations. Every vehicle is fitted with dual controls for safety and insurance purposes and all assessments take place in a dual controlled car. A client can use their own (or an instructor’s vehicle) if it is fitted with dual controls. As always Herts Ability is happy to help with any request you have. 👉 Our aim is to help YOU get back on the road. Please call us on 01707 324 581 or email driving@hertsability.org.uk for more information! 👈 #Automotive #Independence #VehicleControls #Charity #HertsAbility

Involved in a discussion around electric trucks' load carrying and towing capabilities, and charged performance degradation. The discussion was more commercial transport, but my interest is more personally owned vehicles like Ford Lightnings and Rivian R1Ts used for towing travel trailers. I just stumbled onto this fabulous Rivian discussion and video on "Different modes for different roads" feature highlights, and the software features are amazing. Please review it if interested, but also if you are a Rivian R1T owner, please comment on your personal charged performance and resulting degradation when towing. (Go to: https://lnkd.in/gaf-4Y94)

Driver error accounts for an average of 67.26% of annual crashes on UK roads. While human error is difficult to eradicate, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) offer a solution that can keep drivers more focused and aware of their surroundings. VisionTrack cameras with ADAS feature Lane Departure Warnings (LDW) and Forward Crash Warnings (FCW) to alert drivers that action is needed to prevent a dangerous situation. Further reduction of human error is made possible with Driver Status Monitoring (DSM). VisionTrack’s driver-facing AI cameras use DSM to send alerts when a driver is exhibiting signs of fatigue and distraction – keeping eyes on the road and avoiding incidents. As part of Road Safety Week, we wanted to bring attention to these AI-assisted warnings, that help decrease the threat our roads pose, as a key part of achieving Vision Zero. To support Brake, the road safety charity, in making our roads safer, follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/dxiD6ci