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ECODRIVINGUSA PARTNERS WITH EMPLOYERS TO PROMOTE SAFE, SMART AND EFFICIENT DRIVING

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NEW YORK, October 1 -- THIS IS A MULTIVU SPECIAL REPORT BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE ALLIANCE OF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS. IT'S DRIVE SAFELY WORK WEEK AND ECODRIVING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NETWORK OF EMPLOYERS FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY WANTS YOU TO PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR DRIVING.

DRIVE SAFELY WORK WEEK IS THE NETS ANNUAL WORKPLACE SAFETY CAMPAIGN THAT PROVIDES AN EASY AND EFFECTIVE WAY TO REMIND ALL EMPLOYEES OF SAFE AND ECODRIVING PRACTICES. STUDIES SHOW THAT TRAFFIC CRASHES ARE THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF DEATH AND INJURY IN THE WORKPLACE.

MAUREEN MAZUREK, CHAIRPERSON OF NETS:

"Following the Ecodriving principles and driving safely both require drivers to give their primary attention to the operation of their vehicle. For example, maintaining a 4 second following distance helps to avoid sudden stops and improves safety while also helping to maximize fuel economy."

THE AUTO ALLIANCE AND ITS 11 GLOBAL AUTOMAKERS WANT DRIVERS TO KNOW PRACTICING SAFE AND ECODRIVING PRODUCES THE HIGHEST MILEAGE FROM EVERY VEHICLE, REGARDLESS OF SIZE OR AGE, POTENTIALLY AFFECTING THE NATION'S ENTIRE FLEET OF 245 MILLION AUTOMOBILES. VISIT ECODRIVINGUSA.COM.

I'M ROSA DICAPRIO.

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