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<blockquote data-quote="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)" data-source="post: 760296" data-attributes="member: 12570"><p>We have a driver here who was involved in a Tier 3 accident Thursday which could have been avoided had she simply followed the "Count 1..2..3" part of the 10 point driver commentary. She was waiting behind another car to make a right hand turn. The car started up but had to stop when a vehicle on the main road switched lanes at the last moment. Our driver either did not see the car stop or did not anticipate that he would stop and started to make the turn striking the vehicle in the rear. There was no mention during the PCM of her being on her cell or being otherwise distracted. The occupants of the car initially stated that they were OK but then decided they needed to be transported to the hospital (perhaps thoughts of $$$ changed their mind). The car sustained major damage. Our driver was physically OK and the PC sustained minor damage but this is her 2nd Tier 3, she is not a favorite of both mgt and the union and there is talk that she may be looking for a new job soon.</p><p> </p><p>I know that the safety drivel gets old but this is a prime example of their importance. This driver would be getting ready to enjoy the weekend rather than worrying if she will have her job come Monday. All she had to do was maintain a cushion and then count before proceeding.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret), post: 760296, member: 12570"] We have a driver here who was involved in a Tier 3 accident Thursday which could have been avoided had she simply followed the "Count 1..2..3" part of the 10 point driver commentary. She was waiting behind another car to make a right hand turn. The car started up but had to stop when a vehicle on the main road switched lanes at the last moment. Our driver either did not see the car stop or did not anticipate that he would stop and started to make the turn striking the vehicle in the rear. There was no mention during the PCM of her being on her cell or being otherwise distracted. The occupants of the car initially stated that they were OK but then decided they needed to be transported to the hospital (perhaps thoughts of $$$ changed their mind). The car sustained major damage. Our driver was physically OK and the PC sustained minor damage but this is her 2nd Tier 3, she is not a favorite of both mgt and the union and there is talk that she may be looking for a new job soon. I know that the safety drivel gets old but this is a prime example of their importance. This driver would be getting ready to enjoy the weekend rather than worrying if she will have her job come Monday. All she had to do was maintain a cushion and then count before proceeding. [/QUOTE]
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