Cryptic Message
Last week, after posting a short history of our seat belt, I received an e-mail from Sören, a man of very few words, always cryptic. His message was something like: “What, Clive and Mary.” And that was it. No clue what he was getting at.
I sent an equally sparse reply: ‘?’. And of course, nothing [...]
A journey that started with a ‘Click’
On July 14, 2010, our simple life saving device, the three-point seat belt, will forever be a part of American history. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History will officially accept Volvo’s three-point seat belt into their collection. On that day, with a press event for media, business, government and Smithsonian officials, a little bit [...]
What can we do to stop 6,000 deaths annually? Today Starts Teen Safety Driving Week.
Last year 6,205 people were involved in a teen driving accident…and they died. Yes we should feel sorry for those whose lives were cut short – think of those who might have been our leader to bring world peace, a doctor, scientist, or artist. Perhaps it is our fault for not putting more emphasis on [...]
Teens/Texting/Trying to Drive
Below is a good piece on teen driving and possible ways to avoid deadly situations. Thinking about what we’re all looking for is to give teens more time to understand the physics of driving. Most have absolutely no concept that they are hurtling along with 4,000 pounds of metal and they have only basic understanding of [...]
Volvo’s safe driving policy
It’s no surprise that we’ve had safe driving policies for our employees in place for some time. In fact, about 20 years ago, about every six months, our head of Government Regulations and Compliance would stand out front and see who was wearing their seat belt. Those caught not using one were called into HR and [...]
Driver Distraction Summit in Washington, D.C.
If you’re interested, and we are, here is a link and agenda for this event: http://www.rita.dot.gov/distracted_driving_summit/
Live and hopefully recorded.
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U.S. Department of Transportation
Distracted Driving Summit
Washington, DC
September 30 – October 1, 2009
AGENDA
Wednesday, September 30
8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast – Renaissance Ballroom West Foyer
8:00 a.m. Registration (Open All Day) – Renaissance Ballroom West Foyer
9:15 a.m. DOT Welcome and Summit [...]
