{"id":4795,"date":"2020-03-27T13:02:46","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T12:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/?p=4795"},"modified":"2020-03-27T13:03:58","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T12:03:58","slug":"practicing-social-distancing-after-an-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedfleetmanagementconsulting.com\/eng\/2020\/03\/27\/practicing-social-distancing-after-an-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Practicing Social Distancing After an Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"

While the roads across the country have become less congested as more people stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still going to be times when a fleet driver may find him or herself involved in a collision.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the case of a minor collision, where neither party is injured, the people involved would pull to the side of the vehicle,\u00a0walk up to each other and begin exchanging information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But in a world where the Center for Disease Control recommends people to keep\u00a0at least six feet apart from each other in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19,\u00a0certain steps have changed in the process of exchanging information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We reached out to AAA to see if it had any guidance in maneuvering through the post-collision process.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The main change is to not physically exchange insurance cards or any type of identification card, according to AAA. Instead, share any needed insurance and license information verbally, with each person\u00a0involved\u00a0writing down the information, AAA added.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since you\u2019ll be exchanging phone information, you can also take photos of the needed identifying cards and send that to the other person. The goal is to abide by CDC\u00a0recommendations\u00a0and stay six feet apart.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the event that your vehicle is non-operational after the collision, don\u2019t hitch a ride with the tow truck operator, if possible as the distance in the cab of the tow truck between the operator and you will likely be less than six feet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf your car needs to be towed, consider\u00a0making arrangements\u00a0for your own transportation \u2014 again, to adhere to social distancing\u00a0recommendations\u00a0as much as possible,\u201d according to AAA.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apart from this guidance, AAA also provided a general checklist of things to do after an accident.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The first is to assist anyone involved in the accident that may have been injured. If anyone requires medical attention, call 911.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After that, ensure that all vehicles have been moved to a safe place, trying your best to not block oncoming traffic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Then notify the police and submit a report. The police might not come to the scene of the collision, and that\u2019s OK, you can file a report by visiting a local police department or automobile insurance agency. However,\u00a0police departments and insurance agencies might have new policies pertaining to outside visitors at this time, so it may be a good practice\u00a0for fleet managers\u00a0to check with local agencies right now to have\u00a0that information available\u00a0for your drivers\u00a0before a collision occurs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Afterward\u00a0document the scene and exchange information. This step involves taking photos of the\u00a0involved\u00a0vehicles to assess damage, taking photos of the surrounding area, and exchanging the information\u00a0such as names, addresses\/emails, vehicle information (makes, models, years), VIN\/license plate numbers, driver\u2019s license numbers,\u00a0and\u00a0insurance\u00a0carriers\u00a0and policy numbers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This information mainly applies to fleets that are insured by an insurance company. While it may not all apply to fleets that self-insure, it will still be a good practice to stay six feet apart while speaking to\u00a0the other person or people involved and to have\u00a0arrangements\u00a0set in place to transport people in the event they get into an accident in order to reduce\u00a0potential exposure\u00a0to COVID-19.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

by AF Staff<\/a><\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.automotive-fleet.com<\/a><\/p>\n

FLEET MANAGEMENT AUDIT<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fleet management is the use of a set of vehicles in order to provide services to a third-party, or to perform a task for our organization, in the most efficient and productive manner with a determined level of service and cost.<\/p>\n

Fleet management activities are shown in the following graph 1:<\/p>\n

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Graph 1: fleet management activities<\/p>\n

The proposal audit analyses and assesses all fleet management activities shown in the graph 1, and its main goals are:<\/p>\n