Motus research found that U.S. metropolitan areas are seeing a 22% increase in vehicle speeds compared to the pre-pandemic average. The software provider chalked this up to drivers picking up bad habits on less congested roads during the pandemic. (Credit: Bigstock) Motus research found that U.S. metropolitan areas are seeing a 22% increase in vehicle speeds compared to the pre-pandemic average. The software provider chalked this up to drivers picking up bad habits on less congested roads during the pandemic. (Credit: Bigstock)

Distracted driving accounted for 74% of vehicle accidents on the job, while speeding was a factor in 31% of on-the-job incidents, according to workforce platform and software provider Motus.

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