Harsh driving events FAQ

How can the speed and duration of the harsh driving event be very similar, but have a different severity?

The severity of the events is also determined by additional factors such as the acceleration, deceleration, and vehicle type.

How can a driver with more harsh driving events have a better safety score than another driver?

The safety score also factors in the distance traveled by the driver. A driver with more harsh driving events who has traveled further might have a better safety score than another driver with less harsh driving events.

How can I look up harsh driving events?

You can review harsh driving events in the Harsh driving incident report and the fleet vehicle history.

How can my drivers improve their safety score?

We recommend using the Driving Style Summary Report to identify which harsh driving events your drivers should focus on first. Numbers that display in red on this report indicate that the events negatively impacted the driver’s safety score by at least 30%.