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Do your drivers believe hands-free phones are safe?

By |2024-11-22T11:04:22+00:00November 5th, 2024|DfBB Articles, News|

How safe are you on a hands-free call? Persuading professional drivers that hands-free phones are as dangerous as handheld phone calls Using a handheld mobile phone while driving in the UK is illegal – even if you’re at red traffic lights or at a standstill. Most people know this – and are aware of

Driver Management and Motivation – hear from the experts

By |2024-09-18T18:18:19+01:00September 18th, 2024|DfBB Articles, News|

An expert panel at the Health and Safety Event 2024 discussed managing driver behaviour – and it all starts with a robust driving for work policy. Driving for Better Business launched its Driving for Work Policy Builder, a comprehensive, interactive tool for creating and reviewing a robust policy for work-related driving in the session

Ping – what it is and why fleet managers should sign up

By |2024-05-29T14:15:55+01:00June 15th, 2023|DfBB Articles, News|

Ping - what are your drivers doing? National Highways is encouraging fleet operators to join its free trial of Ping, its driver behaviour initiative that uses cameras on the road network to flag dangerous driving. Ping uses various sensors and cameras on the strategic road network (SRN) to “ping” alerts to fleet operators to

Rural roads – making your drivers aware of the risks

By |2024-05-29T14:22:02+01:00June 9th, 2023|DfBB Articles, News|

This week's blog looks at driving on rural roads, and the key points your drivers should be aware of. DO I NEED A DRIVING FOR WORK POLICY? Rural roads - more dangerous by a country mile Rural roads in the UK have the same number of collisions as urban roads, but a far

The Secret to Improving Driver Behaviour

By |2024-05-29T14:25:46+01:00June 2nd, 2023|DfBB Articles, News|

Thanks to Driving for Better Business Partners, Assetworks, for this week's blog on managing driver behaviour and the business benefits that come from that. WHAT SHOULD I INCLUDE IN MY DRIVING FOR WORK POLICY? Driver behaviour - what's the secret? Fleet professionals who manage a mobile workforce have limited visibility into how drivers

The World Cup – how will it affect your drivers?

By |2022-11-21T19:35:16+00:00November 18th, 2022|DfBB Articles, News|

The World Cup and Driver Behaviour As the country’s thoughts turn to the upcoming World Cup, what should fleet managers and those who employ and manage drivers be aware of, when it comes to the potential effects on those who drive for work? We were interested to hear recently that Travis Perkins plc, who

New Highways England Campaign Targets ‘Tailgating’

By |2020-11-03T08:32:51+00:00November 2nd, 2020|DfBB Articles, News|

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

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