First: using a mobile phone at work. Making a call while driving has the same effect on ones driving capacities as drinking has. Nina made me realize that using the phone in the car is unacceptable. So I stopped doing this. I do not have a car kit any more. However: the urge to answer the phone is not gone. But I don’t take calls while driving.

The second example is using a helmet while biking. Making a helmet mandatory would have a significant impact on safety in Dutch traffic. The Dutch however will never accept such a law. On the other hand: Nina tells me that I am responsible for my own safety. If I make my children wear helmets why shouldn’t I do the same? I can tell you I started to wear the helmet. And it still feels a bit silly. But better silly and safe than stupid and sorry.

My examples are only small steps. But all small steps we take make us go forward. I wish us all the strength and insight to carry on and become the best and safest company in the world!