Have a safe T.R.I.P this Winter – share with your drivers

Have a safe T.R.I.P. this winter

With winter typically bringing a worsening in weather conditions, we’re focusing on the ‘prepare’ element of the T.R.I.P. acronym, with a call to action for drivers to undertake thorough planning to ensure safe journeys.

Visibility and road conditions can also change rapidly during winter, with 34% drivers who have been involved in a collision or a near-miss on the motorway or a major A road feeling that weather conditions were a contributing factor.

Driver Managers – are you proactive?

At a time when breakdowns increase by 22% on major roads and motorways, National Highways is urging drivers to take proactive steps that can make a big difference to help make their journeys safer this winter.

These measures include keeping essential supplies in your vehicle, checking the weather before you travel and making sure you know how to operate your vehicle headlights and fog lights correctly.

To have a safe T.R.I.P. your drivers should follow these steps before embarking on any long journey:

• Top-up: Fuel, battery, oil and screen-wash
• Rest: Plan rest stops every 2 hours
• Inspect: Tyre pressure and tread
• Prepare: For all weather conditions

Do your drivers understand their responsibilities?

Share this guidance link with your drivers:

https://nationalhighways.co.uk/road-safety/how-to-check-your-vehicle

You could also share these ‘1 minute vehicle checks’ videos with your drivers to ensure they know how to conduct some essential vehicle checks:

If you employ or manage commercial vehicle drivers, check out our Fleet Safety Focus each month and you can also access a wealth of advice and free resources to share with your drivers via the National Highways Award Winning Van Driver Toolkit, including video Toolbox Talks.