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Herb Chambers – Drowsy Driving Dangers

boston car dealers — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:28:04 +0000

Somerville-based Herb Chambers helps spread awareness of drowsy driving dangers

Wicked Local Somerville

Somerville MA:

In an effort to keep Massachusetts’ roadways safer, the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation are spreading the word about the National Sleep Foundation’s “Drowsy Driving Prevention Week.”

The far-reaching public awareness campaign, designed to educate drivers about the dangers of driving while drowsy, runs from November 2 to November 8, 2009. As we prepare to “fall back,” reverting to standard daylight savings time on November 1, drivers need to be even more alert as the change in sleeping patterns and roadway visibility could further impair driving skills.

The advice is basic: drive alert, arrive alive. Yet, according to the National Sleep Foundation’s 2005 Sleep in America poll, 60 percent of adult drivers – about 168 million people – say they have driven a vehicle while feeling drowsy in the past year, and more than one-third (103 million people) have actually fallen asleep at the wheel.

“At the Highway Division, our number one priority is safety,” said Luisa Paiewonsky, Administrator of the Highway Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. “Drowsy drivers are less alert, and more prone to accidents. It’s critical that we continue to educate drivers about the very real dangers of drowsy driving.”

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says there are an estimated 100,000 police-reported crashes as the direct result of driver fatigue each year, resulting in more than 1,550 deaths, 71,000 injuries and $12.5 billion in monetary losses.

“Most of our residents are aware of the hazards of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, but many are unaware of the dangerous effects of sleepiness behind the wheel. Like alcohol and drugs, sleep loss or fatigue impairs driving skills,” said Sheila Burgess, Director of Highway Safety for the EOPSS. “We all need to be aware that lack of sleep can have serious consequences on our lives and on the roadways.”

Sleep-related crashes are most common among teens, with more than 50 percent admitting to driving while sleepy or fatigued in the past year, as well as males under 26, shift workers and people with long work hours, commercial drivers, people with undiagnosed or untreated sleep disorders, and business travelers.

The National Sleep Foundation recommends drivers get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night to maintain proper alertness during the day and urges drivers to pull off the road if they show signs of drowsiness or fatigue while driving. Before driving, every driver should consider whether they are:

Sleep-deprived or fatigued (6 hours of sleep or less triples risk)

Suffering from sleep loss (insomnia), poor quality sleep, or a sleep debt

Driving long distances without proper rest breaks

Driving through the night, mid-afternoon or when you would normally be asleep

Taking sedating medications (antidepressants, cold tablets, antihistamines)

Working more than 60 hours a week (increases your risk by 40%)

Working more than one job and your main job involves shift work

Drinking even small amounts of alcohol

Driving alone or on a long, rural, or dark road

For more information please visit www.mass.gov/highwaysafety or www.drowsydriving.org.

Porsche of Burlington – NOW OPEN!

boston car dealers — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:51:08 +0000

Porsche of Burlington, A Herb Chambers Company is NOW OPEN!

This state of the art luxury automobile dealership opened just in time for customers to take advantage extended Presidents Day Sale prices!

Once again, The Herb Chambers Company delivers on a state of the art stellar showroom and dealership. Each time a Herb Chambers dealership opens they confirm their commitment to complete customer satisfaction – Porsche of Burlington is no exception!

The 36,000 plus square-foot luxury dealership is conveniently located on Cambridge Street, featuring the latest in elegance and design for customers.

The new dealerships (Audi Burlington and Porsche of Burlington) feature showrooms with 21-foot ceilings and stainless steel and glass finishes throughout, in addition to 24 service bays situated on approximately five acres. The dealerships offer customers drive-in service reception areas with valet parking, customer lounges, sales lounges, snack bars, business centers, and plenty of FREE parking.

Once again, the Herb Chambers Company delivers on their commitment to excellence! They continue to offer the ultimate automotive consumer experience. No other dealership can point to such standards; Herb Chambers, James Xaros and their staff deliver once again an unmatched commitment to customer satisfaction!

It seems not so long ago when they first broke ground. Now stands another outstanding luxurious car dealership courtesy of The Herb Chambers Company.

We look forward to the other new and upgraded dealerships The Herb Chambers Company are scheduled to deliver on in 2009. For a complete list and details please CLICK HERE.

Visit our showroom or find us online today by CLICKING HERE.

Porsche of Burlington
62 Cambridge St., Rt 3A
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803

Call 877-819-7025 today to set up a test drive or to schedule your next service appointment.

Herb Chambers Porsche Dealerships have been chosen as Best in New England;

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Introducing Our NEW Customer Service Blog

boston car dealers — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:19:07 +0000

A message from Herb about his new customer satisfaction initiative!

Herb Chambers Companies have introduced one of the most innovative customer satisfaction initiatives in the industry. HerbCares.com is aimed to increase an already nationally recognized customer satisfaction program.

Have you ever visited, called or e-mailed a Herb Chambers dealership wishing you could share your experience with the entire world? Now you can. I’m proud to announce the launch of www.herbcares.com, our all new blog created for customers like you to post comments and get prompt responses about your experiences ( good and bad) at any one of our 45 dealerships.

I created herbcares.com for one reason, because I sincerely value your experience at my dealerships. I’m so passionate about this business and providing extraordinary service to my customers that I want to personally hear about the great experiences customers have. On the other hand, I also want to know when you have an experience that falls short of your expectations so that I can rectify the situation.

To my knowledge, we are the first automotive group to create a social media site of this kind. At the Herb Chambers Companies, we are continually striving to bring the industry leading technology and resources to our customers. For me, it’s about earning, maintaining & building life-long relationships with our customers. Please visit Herb Cares and check it out for yourself.

To direct Feedback, Commentary or Complaints directly to our corporate office please CLICK HERE !