Driver Safety on the Road

There’s growing evidence that making a financial investment in cameras can yield future returns in reducing litigation costs and payouts. For some, the primary concern (aside from the upfront investment costs) is the possibility that a dash camera will capture content that may be detrimental in the defense of a claim. Although a valid concern, the benefits of use far outweigh any potential drawbacks. While video may show a driver at fault, this information can give companies incentive to settle a claim promptly. 

Video cameras can also vastly enhance safety training efforts, providing unique training opportunities. Video footage can be used to show drivers the dangers posed by not wearing seat belts, following too closely, being distracted, and operating over the posted speed limits. The footage is a powerful training tool because it shows real life experiences and can be used for discussions on how to avoid similar instances from occurring in the future. It shows just how quickly bad things can happen and how fast a situation can deteriorate. Video footage can be used to educate drivers about appropriate preventive measures.

Since no company can put a safety manager in the cab of every truck, an in-cab, road/driver-facing camera can be the optimal solution. It is our opinion that Nauto’s camera/telematic system offers the best-in-class service of monitoring in-cab video and watching for unsafe driver actions such as talking on a telephone, being distracted, and even nodding off. As well, their road facing camera monitors safe following distance, excessive lane changing, over speed and forward hazards providing alerts that add additional seconds to the drivers reactive time. Even the best drivers may have minor habits that can lead to risky.