Dangerous driveways, why that first step is a doozy
Watch your step! That first step is a doozy! This is a warning! It is helpful, and good advice to go by. It gets dark, out in the country, late at night! That being said, it’s important to exercise caution and deliberation, in nighttime deliveries.
Furthermore, most dropoff locations are a first time visit. Also, the courier can expect unknown terrain. For example, if the courier does fifteen deliveries in a given shift, that is fifteen unknown locations.
Moreover, if half of those are in more rural locations, the chances of low light work, are good. Low visibility can be a safety concern. Especially in unknown terrains. An unknown terrain does have first step doozies. Universal law at play here.
Every advantage the courier can bring to the table is key, to fast and good, completions. The more completions the courier can do in a shift, the more opportunities for earnings.
First Step
However, getting hung up on that first step doozy, will not bring abundant completions. Similarly, getting stuck in an unfamiliar driveway, stops all deliveries. The goal of the courier is on to the next. It isn’t possible when stuck at the last.
With this in mind, a few cautions, will keep the courier moving forward and getting paid. As with most courier work, it’s a matter of completions. The quicker the better. Attention to detail and thoroughness, are good tools to bring along.
Avoid driveways. It seems counter intuitive and not as productive, however it is a good rule to keep in play. When possible. Most subdivisions are standard and allow space for parking on the street, perpendicular to the dropoff location. Easy in, easy out, no driveway.
If the driveway goes up and there is no parking at the top, park at the bottom, and take a walk. Cardio is good. So is stretching those legs. Even with, door kung fu, it’s still better parked in a safe flat area.
Bring light. This is a good one. Unless the courier is able to see in the dark, bringing some light to the delivery is a safety bonus. The phone, a flashlight or any sort of light, even a bic lighter.
It comes down to preventative measures to stay safe. In other words, an ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure. Stay safe out there.
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