Nancy Scott has driving the equivalent of nine round trips from earth to the moon.
Nancy Scott is just like many of us who take to the roads everyday and head to work.
The only difference is she has bragging rights.
In 28 years of being a truck driver for Frito-Lay, she has yet to be involved in an accident.
Scott said, "It is something you have to want to do and keep safety in mind at all times."
Nancy is one of two women recognized nationally by Frito-lay for logging 2 million accident-free miles.
Many drivers participate in a tucker rodeo where all of their road skills are constantly put to the test.
Frito-Lay Traffic Leader Bill Campbell said, "We do a refresher every year with our drivers, going over the things to look for on the road, keeping you eyes moving, getting the big picture."
For Frito-Lay, the big picture is less road incidents. Thanks to the program, the company said they have seen a 64 percent decline in accidents in the past ten years. Nancy said everyday is learning experience.
"Keep your mind on what you are doing and you learn something new everyday," she said.
While the interstate is the most common place you'll see an accident, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's office, many wrecks occur within the first five miles of your home.
Lt. Chip Wagner said, "There are several things that cause these accident, distractions, children, texting on a cell phone, personal issues."
Nancy said most drivers are told to avoid tractor trailers at all costs and stay our of blind spots. She on the other hand does the opposite; Avoid the small cars.
Something she calls mutual respect on the road.
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