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Brake Road Safety Week: Van Driver Toolkit Vehicle Roadworthiness

By |2024-05-23T18:18:27+01:00November 16th, 2023|

Did you know? MOT Tests - Half of all vans fail their MOT at the first attempt. Enforcement - The police and DVSA have the power to carry out spot checks on vehicles and stop you using the vehicle (prohibition). Roadside Checks - Two thirds of vans stopped at the roadside by the DVSA have

Van Driver Toolkit – Summer Driving

By |2024-05-23T18:23:59+01:00January 11th, 2022|

Did you know? Hot weather can cause fatigue and irritability to drivers. Drivers can become easily dehydrated and it can affect their driving abilities. Drivers experience increased congestion from high levels of traffic on holiday routes and in road works for road construction and maintenance. Summer brings out different road users. Look out for horses,

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