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Van Driver Toolkit – Poor Weather Conditions

By |2024-11-16T18:27:40+00:00January 11th, 2022|

Did you know? Our most recent data shows that, on average, 13%* of all fatalities and serious injuries on the Strategic Road Network include weather conditions as a contributing factor to the incident. Of these, 78%* occurred in the rain (four times more than any other adverse weather condition). *Source STATS19 Road Safety Data www.data.gov.uk

Van Driver Toolkit – Fuel Economy

By |2024-05-23T19:43:07+01:00January 11th, 2022|

Did you know? Weight, driving style and maintenance all affect a van’s fuel economy. An unnecessary 45kg in the vehicle reduces mpg by 1%. Engine idling can have a significant impact on vehicle’s fuel economy. Excessive speed is the biggest fuel-guzzling factor. The heavier a van, the more fuel it requires to move so consider