Road accidents are truly a nuisance. You don’t want them, but they happen. According to the World Health Organization, approximately around 1.19 million individuals die yearly due to road traffic crashes. Road traffic injuries are also the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged five to 29 years.
When you need to work and earn for your family, driving on the road via Amazon Flex, how do you find a compromise? How do you ensure safety?
This is why Amazon Flex has reiterated its Safety at Every Turn campaign, which shares various special features within the Amazon Flex app, so you are always safe while plying the road with Amazon Flex.
“Road safety is important for Amazon Flex delivery partners and community members alike. As part of Amazon’s Safety at Every Turn campaign, we’re excited to share information about special features in the Amazon Flex app that can help you stay aware of your surroundings while delivering, which keeps you and other road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, safer,” Amazon Flex shared in its official statement.
The first feature you can use is the maps and navigation feature, so you know about road conditions. These maps and navigation features of Amazon Flex are designed with your safety as top priority.
The app’s navigation system could display speed limits. This would allow users to continue to drive safely to and from delivery stations and stops.
It also reminds you to always stay alert to roadside speed limit signs and, upon seeing them, adjust your speed accordingly.
If there are additional features, those have to be the app’s map alert when entering a school zone, real-time icons when approaching upcoming intersections, and more to help you keep an eye out for pedestrians who may be crossing the road.
The second feature is that one which allows you to be mindful of pedestrians and cyclists when navigating to and from delivery stops.
“In addition to Amazon Flex app features, there are important safety precautions you can take to help keep yourself and community members safe while on the road,” Amazon Flex added.
When driving, other cyclists and motorcycles may be difficult to see, especially with your vehicle’s blind spots. This feature reinforces the need to check your mirrors before making turns and never assume you always have the right-of-way.
When approaching intersections, be sure to stop completely before the painted line, count to three, and guarantee that crosswalks are clear before proceeding. When taking left turns, wait for oncoming lanes to fully clear, as oncoming traffic has the right-of-way. These may sound like a no-brainer, common rules, but paramount to be reiterated to ensure safety all the time.
“Remember to be extra cautious around busy intersections and always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks,” Amazon Flex says. “At Amazon Flex, we are committed to creating a safer environment for all road users and will continue to develop new technologies to keep you safe.”
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