Driving for work - the death toll Nearly one in three road deaths involves a driving-for-work trip Thirty-nine per cent of pedestrian deaths involve a working driver One in five casualties involves a driving-for-work trip Changing economy triggers a rapid increase in use of vans Stakeholders urged to act on emerging safety issues The
New Van Safety Rating launched by Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP. Mathew Avery explains why 5 vans failed to achieve even the lowest award. Van manufacturers are being urged to fit more lifesaving collision avoidance technology to their vehicles as standard after tests for a new Commercial Van Safety Rating revealed some alarming results.
The Driving for Better Business Gap Analysis and resources are all designed to help employers meet their legal obligations, as laid out IN the Health and Safety Executive’s essential guidance on Driving for Work. This guidance is currently under review, and the HSE is seeking feedback on how this guidance can be improved and
Mobile phone use - new law planned The recently announced Government consultation on mobile phone use is the latest step to be taken in an effort to improve road safety and close the current mobile phone use loophole. Roads Minister Baroness Vere unveiled government plans in October, which would mean that people using a
Tailgating - a serious problem Driving too close to the vehicle in front is dangerous, intimidating and causes accidents, especially when driving at speed. Tailgating is a factor in 1 in 8 casualties on the SRN and an offence of driving without due care and attention, carrying a minimum £100 fine and penalty
Fleet safety - good business sense Simon Turner, Campaign Manager for Driving for Better Business, was delighted to chat to the team at Volvo Car UK recently about fleet safety and how to manage it with good business in mind. Explaining why road safety is so important for fleets and businesses, Simon highlighted the
Business Resilience - 2/3rds don't have a plan Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Driving for Better Business has just launched a new Business Resilience report into how companies are dealing with the challenges they face, and preparing for the future post-COVID. We surveyed 150 owners of SME businesses with a turnover of less
TyreSafe is asking Britain’s motorists about their tyre safety - Are your tyres ready for ACTion? - as the curtain raises on the October-long Tyre Safety Month campaign. Tyre safety and tyre maintenance Every year 170 motorists on average are reported killed or seriously injured due to incidents caused by tyre-related
Driving in Winter If you employ drivers you will know how important it is that they are prepared for driving in the winter months. It's an important element of your duty of care to employees who drive to ensure they have everything they need, as we approach the season of colder weather with all
What is Project EDWARD? Driving for better business and Highways England are long term supporters of Project EDWARD and this year, even more so, as it is being run by ARRM (Association for Road Risk Management) and the theme is driving for work. EDWARD stands for Every Day Without A Road Death and the
