Distracted Drivers on the Clock
Drivers can be distracted by almost anything, but when people are concentrating on getting an order delivered, safety can be the last thing on their minds. These delivery workers earn their money by getting orders to a customer quickly. They can lose money and risk a poor rating if they’re late. This pressure combined with their time behind the wheel leads to unique distractions as they navigate Sherman Oaks:- “Order Up” Distractions – A deliverer waits all day for orders to pop up on an app. These are often new customers with unique requests. Drivers can be tempted to use their phones as they drive, looking at instructions or directions for their next delivery.
- Speeding to Make Deadlines – The more deliveries made in a day, the more money made. Sometimes customers set tight deadlines. This pressure to quickly deliver on promises can lead to dangerous decisions on the freeway.
- Reckless Driving – A driver can be fatigued from work or personal stress. Their minds can wander from the task of safe driving. Even the navigation systems used by some drivers have been known to unintentionally recommend a hazardous move on the road.
- Distracted by Payload – Drivers can have a van or truck filled to capacity, obstructing vision, and possibly causing them to miss other vehicles. Those bags can spill too, causing a distraction.
