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After working for over 29 years as a professional semi-truck driver, Bob Holman felt it was time to literally take his foot off the gas and retire. Little did he know, a trip to his local Advance Auto Parts store would result in him taking a part- time position as a delivery driver. His charge was simple – ensure auto parts reached professional mechanics so they can quickly repair vehicles and get customers back on the road. While Advance vehicles were much smaller than the large 18-wheelers he previously drove, the rules of the road were the same. Among the many defensive driving tips Bob learned over his career were 1) always stay focused on the road and 2) try to predict possible risks before they cause accidents. Not surprisingly, these are also tips Advance emphasizes through its training courses and they are an important part of SmartDrive, the safety technology Advance installs in each of its delivery vehicles to help protect drivers. Bob credits this combination of knowledge and technology for saving him from a major collision. On a recent delivery, a large truck pulled out right in front of him. The SmartDrive safety technology installed in Bob’s vehicle alerted him and he quickly maneuvered to the other lane. Bob then used his many years of defensive driving training to help him find a way to safely guide his vehicle to avoid an accident. Thankfully, Bob’s story had a positive ending and it’s now an example that is teaching others about driver safety.
BOB HOLMAN PART-TIME DRIVER YEARS AT ADVANCE: 1 | LOCATION: HOLLAND, MICHIGAN
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