Journey Planning

  • Every journey should be a managed journey.
  • Require those responsible for journey planning, such as line managers, transport managers and drivers, to take account of:
    • Road type: accident rates are lowest on motorways and dual carriageways.
    • Hazards: road works, accident "black spots".
    • Traffic densities: time journeys to avoid peak traffic hours.
    • High-risk features such as schools or busy shopping centres.
  • Planning journeys prior to departure will help to select the safest and most efficient route. The length, width, weight and height of the vehicle will sometimes dictate the route.
  • Always plan an alternative route to allow for accidents or bad weather conditions.
  • When possible, plan well in advance and allow time before the start for safety checks.