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Crash Course
Driving down the rain-soaked street, I realized I was a risky situation because: 1) I was slightly lost; and 2) most Californians are pretty crappy drivers in bad weather. But there was third thing I didn’t realize — I, too, was a pretty crappy driver in bad weather.
Expect the Unexpected
A few years ago, my girlfriend and I decided to take a trip during spring break to a nice costal town in Oregon named Seaside. Little did we know that this trip would teach us the importance of always planning for the unexpected.
  • 1 March 2014
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Vehicle Maintenance
As the company safety officer, I was sometimes asked if vehicle inspections were completed. Usually, my response was, “Yes and no.” On paper, you could clearly see the inspections were done; however, I knew many had been pencil whipped by a buddy. 
  • 1 February 2014
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The Last Time I Didn't Wear a Seat Belt
I grew up during a time when most states didn’t have laws requiring vehicle occupants to wear a seat belt. As a teenager, I wore a seat belt when I was riding in the car with my parents. Riding with my friends, however, was different story.
  • 1 February 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 12991
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Safe at home

After hearing too many stories about Soldiers ruining their careers due to poor decision-making, Spc. Tyler Rouse knew he had to intervene. Nearly a year later, hundreds of Fort Bliss Soldiers have him — as well as his nonprofit organization, No D.U.I. El Paso — to thank for a safe ride home.

  • 8 January 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 13640
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Engaged leaders and TRiPS key to accident reduction

For many Soldiers, the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center is synonymous with one of its most frequently used tools — the Travel Risk Planning System, or TRiPS.

  • 8 January 2014
  • Author: Army Safety
  • Number of views: 15019
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