For employees who drive on the job in any type of vehicle, the most dangerous part of their day is just getting from point A to point B.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, an average of 1,275 employees die each year from vehicle crashes on public highways, and 311 die each year in crashes occurring off the highway or on industrial premises.

While drivers can’t control the condition of the road or the actions of other drivers, they can control how they prepare and react. With J. J. Keller’s comprehensive new training program, "Defensive Driving for Light & Medium Duty Vehicles," employees learn lifesaving risk-avoidance habits that will help them stay safe.

“When we looked at the consequences of these accidents,” said Tom Bray, senior editor of transportation content at J. J. Keller, “we realized that in addition to injuries and loss of life, it results in increased workers’ compensation costs, healthcare expenses, insurance premiums, and lost worker time. So we developed a program to teach employees how to improve speed and space management, conduct a vehicle pre-trip inspection, avoid distracted driving, and properly react to road hazards.”

J. J. Keller’s "Defensive Driving for Light & Medium Duty Vehicles" is made for non-CDL drivers who operate anything from a company car to a pickup truck, delivery van, straight truck, or even a bucket truck. It features an engaging on-screen narrator, 3D animations, and “What if?” scenarios that employees can put into action every time they get behind the wheel.

Components of the training program include a closed-captioned DVD video, discussion guide, trainer tools CD-ROM with ready-to-use materials, awareness poster, and 11 employee handbooks. The program can be purchased by calling (800) 327-6868 and referencing Promo Code 102520, or by visiting jjkeller.com/102520.

In addition to the DVD format, "Defensive Driving for Light & Medium Duty Vehicles," is available on J. J. Keller’s Training On Demand website (jjkellertraining.com) as both an online course and a pay-per-view video.