Recruiting safer drivers
This session was recorded at The Health & Safety Event 2021 and features Dr Julie Gandolfi - DriverMetrics
TES 2000 – Driver Training
In December 2020 Mick met with his insurance company, AXA Connect, to go over the company incident figures. He assured them that he could reduce the company’s work-related road risk but required their help and they responded by providing 50% of the funding for driver training. TES brought in a professional training company, RED Fleet
Why Leadership matters for a safe driving culture
Drivers that don’t exhibit the correct behaviours can present a big risk, both in safety, reputation and financial terms but good drivers can be very effective brand ambassadors. It is imperative that you have a strong safety culture and that this is promoted throughout the whole company. This session was recorded at The Health &
Hazard perception and beyond: Are these tools suitable for commercial fleets?
Hazard perception testing has been part of the driver licensing procedure for 20 years, with considerable reductions in collisions attributed to its introduction. Despite this, hazard perception has yet to become a significant part of fleet drivers’ continuous professional development. This talk will consider the barriers that have previously prevented hazard perception tests becoming more
Van Driver Safety – Addressing the Human Factors of Risk
The growing number of vans on the nation’s roads means a growing number of new van drivers. What are the challenges they face, and what can employers do to ensure that van drivers – many of whom are young or inexperienced – remain safe on the roads? This session was recorded at The Health &
National Highways – Better Driving
NH monitors driver behaviour through in-vehicle telemetry, and Martin is currently determining new parameters for recording exception events. However, since the introduction of the first hybrid vehicles in 2019, he has observed a pattern of improvement which he believes is inspired by the new drivelines. “Harsh braking, harsh acceleration and speeding have all diminished substantially,”
Bus and Coach Driver CPC Resources
Unbranded presentation resources for use during Driver CPC courses for bus and coach drivers.