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## [Stay in Control: The Role of Traction and Friction in Road Safety](https://intblog.onspot.com/stay-in-control-the-role-of-traction-and-friction-in-road-safety)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), March 27, 2025

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Winter%20road%20with%20sun%204-3%20640w.jpg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/stay-in-control-the-role-of-traction-and-friction-in-road-safety)

Having traction is essential for forward motion. While many people believe that traction is simply another word for friction, there are distinct differences between the two. 

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/stay-in-control-the-role-of-traction-and-friction-in-road-safety)

## [Tools and procedures for fleet efficiency: Onspot can help](https://intblog.onspot.com/tools-and-procedures-for-fleet-efficiency-onspot-can-help-0)

[Leonard D'Orlando](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/leonard-dorlando), March 13, 2025

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In today's fast-paced fleet environments, efficient operations, reduced costs, and enhanced safety are important to running a successful operation. 

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/tools-and-procedures-for-fleet-efficiency-onspot-can-help-0)

## [Operating in winter conditions: Renewed focus for rescue drivers](https://intblog.onspot.com/operating-in-winter-conditions-renewed-focus-for-rescue-drivers-0)

[Leonard D'Orlando](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/leonard-dorlando), November 23, 2023

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The shift from the fall season toward the winter season has started and it won’t be long until many places are blanketed in snow. For the rescue driver this is also a time of shift in preparation and renewed focus on the job at hand. The priorities are always the same; the safe transport of patients and EMTs with a focus on quick response time. During the winter months these goals never change but the methods and practices implemented by the rescue driver do.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/operating-in-winter-conditions-renewed-focus-for-rescue-drivers-0)

## [Road Safety- The Importance of Traction and Friction in Safe Driving](https://intblog.onspot.com/road-safety-the-importance-of-traction-and-friction-in-safe-driving)

[Shane Woodman](https://intblog.onspot.com/author/shane-woodman), July 20, 2023

[![](https://intblog.onspot.com/hubfs/Blog_images/640pxl%20%20Pictures/Black%20ice%20WS%204-%2030640w.jpeg)](https://intblog.onspot.com/road-safety-the-importance-of-traction-and-friction-in-safe-driving)

Having traction is essential for forward motion. While many people believe that traction is simply another word for friction, there are distinct differences between the two. Learn more here.

[Read more](https://intblog.onspot.com/road-safety-the-importance-of-traction-and-friction-in-safe-driving)

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