When driving the postal vehicle between delivery points, what should be your priority?

VEHICLE SAFETY: The priority when driving is always SAFE DRIVING — obey traffic laws, wear your seatbelt, avoid distractions (no sorting/handling mail while driving), and follow postal vehicle safety procedures. Prioritizing speed, multitasking while driving, or improper shortcuts all create accident risk and score poorly. The 474 VEA strongly emphasizes safety, including vehicle operation — postal vehicle accidents are a significant concern. Carriers must operate vehicles safely at all times; no time savings justifies unsafe driving. Safe, attentive, lawful driving is a core expectation rewarded by the assessment.