(San Diego, California) – “Stay Alert, Stay Alive” is the title of my talk on “safe driving” and what YOU can do to reduce your collision RISK factor!”

My lectures are designed to make you aware of the bad driving habits that often lead to collisions, causing  injuries and death – and what you can do to increase your chance of survival on our roadways.  I provide both a “professional and personal” perspective on what it takes to be safe!  My experience comes from 18 years as an air traffic reporter for Television & radio, my work as a traffic collision researcher (since 1984), my current position as the public information officer for a police and fire department for the past 10 years, plus my personal experience with traffic tragedies – thus creating my passion for safety!

Attention:  Conference Planners – Company Safety Stand-down Coordinators (Business & Military) – Schools & Colleges - I live and work in the San Diego County area of Southern California - but I am available to speak outside the County and state by request.   My speakers fee is negotiable.   If needed - airfare and hotel must be provided in addition to the speker’s fee.  If you’d like to contact me, please call (619) 460-0299.  You can also email your request or inquiry to: monicazech@cox.net.

Note: There is no charge in speaking to schools (locally), civic groups or to the military.

• Did you know that  a traffic collision is the number one cause of death from birth to age 44
• It’s our number one 9-1-1 call!
• It’s the number one reason for the loss of an employee!
•  ”Texting” is our number one distraction behind the wheel.  It’s illegal in California and it’s a deadly distraction!

My lectures provide a perspective most people don’t see – what “we” see as emergency responders.  A perfect compliment to other safe driving programs companies use…but, once you’ve seen my talk, you’ll never look at traffic the same way again.

You’ll also curb poor driving behaviors that lead to the injury and death we respond to.   It is an eye-opening talk on what it takes to be safe while driving, riding or walking.  I offer tips on how to reduce your chances of becoming another statistic!

My talks address aggressive driving, distracted driving (cell phones/texting), dealing with stress and road rage, the dangers of red light running and rolling through STOP signs, plus a hard hitting look on motorcycle safety, and of course the dangers of driving under the influence.

These thought provoking life-saving tips will help to improve the driving skills of your employees, military personnel and students.

Driving is serious business and I do not sugarcoat the message.   But I can cater my talks to cover your specific message.

If you’d like to contact me please call me at (619) 460-0299.  You can also email me at monicazech@cox.net.

In “driving safety” lectures – I discuss “distracted, impaired and aggressive” driving…and how to deal with stress and road rage. Your own rage, or that of drivers you encounter. I combine government research, my own research and observation of over 30 years in news broadcasting, (18 years of that in traffic reporting, and my 10 1/2 years working directly with El Cajon firefighters & police. I also add real-life “personal experiences” with traffic.

I’m often asked to speak to grade schools on safety, especially for Red Ribbon week, DARE graduations, and for career/motivational talks.  I also speak to high school seniors prior to proms and graduations, and at “Every 15 Minute” assemblies & retreats.

Areas addressed in my injury prevention talks:

• Common mistakes made by drivers.
• The dangers of driving aggressively – speeding, stress & rage and impaired driving – from cell phones, texting – to driving under the influence. I also address the deadly problem of Red Light Running and rolling through STOP signs. I explain how the Red Light Photo Enforcement system works.
• What happens when we don’t obey laws made for our safety – from not wearing seat belts, ignoring speed limits and the DUI issues.
• In addition, I offer a “personal” perspective. With over 30 years of driving experience I’ve encountered more than anyone’s share of bad drivers that have resulted in minor to life threatening injuries. The most serious of my injuries was caused by a “STOP” sign runner. On the DUI subject – I loss my father to a DUI driver in June of 1992…and my daughter was injured by a DUI driver in February of 2005.  So I know these issues first-hand.
• I also describe the dynamics of a crash – “WHY” we’re injured and killed in crashes. I offer photos and videos that give my audiences a visual example of these dynamics to back-up my data.
• I deal with reality – so some of my photos and videos can be powerful, and thought provoking.  I forewarn my audiences when a photo or video may be somewhat dramatic.  Keep in mind, this straight forward approach is much more effective in curbing poor driving behavior that often leads to the injury and death we see in emergency response.

*Of course, for younger audiences, I do not use any graphic images.

*Please take a moment and look at my comments/feedback section and you’ll see the very positive comments I’ve gotten from previous talks.

“My goal is to make my audience aware of the dangers that surround us – so they can make better decisions whether they’re walking, are behind the wheel – or riding as a passenger.”

• Teen Talks: Traffic collisions are also the number one cause of death for teenagers, but most die as “passengers”.  I show the dynamics of a crash, and photos and videos that demonstrate the mistakes made by drivers everyday!
• Parenting Group Talks: YES – research shows “parents” are the direct role models for their children in most areas of life – “especially in the area of driving.”  Sadly, research has also shown more and more parents are injuring and killing their own children while driving under the influence of alcohol – and/or speeding.  I discuss priorities.  I’ve been able to help parents be more aware of the dangers they’re putting their families in every day! The mixed messages we send as parents.  The biggest question we need to ask ourselves as parents -“does alcohol mean more to you than the safety of our family?”  “Does speeding down the street or highway mean more to you than the safety of the family and/or friends riding with you?”   Using photos and videos and data I show some of the end results of those who forgot about the safety of their family by the way they drive.
• In “fire safety & disaster preparedness”: Through National and local research – and through the eyes of our firefighters, I can discuss the dangers of fire and how we can better protect ourselves, our families and our homes. I can also show photos from recent fires – and why some homes and lives were lost…and how we can better protect ourselves for the future.

Note: See my Safety Lecture Feedback section for comments from previous audiences.

*Note: I do speak outside the El Cajon area.  My speakers fee is negotiable in working with your budget.  Remember, due to demand, it’s best to please call me well in advance of your event for better availability.

Among some of the groups I speak to:
Schools (all grade levels)
Life Skills Classes
Colleges
Driver education/training courses
Parenting Groups – (one of my favorites in developing better safety role models)
Company Safety Meetings/Briefings
Company Conferences
Major Safety Conferences
Military Base Safety Stand-downs
Traffic School
Career Talks – Motivational and for those interested in careers in EMS-Emergency Medical Services

Guest speaker for:
“Every 15 Minutes” presentations or retreats
“Red Ribbon Week”
“DARE” and other safety assemblies

If you’d like to arrange for me to speak to your group or company, please call me at (619) 460-0299, or send an e-mail request to monicazech@cox.net.