Distraction is a leading a cause of collision. Whether manual, visual or cognitive, a distracted driver is not in full control of their vehicle, nor able to process and adapt to the changing environment around them. Fleets should educate drivers about the huge risks associated with distraction, and ensure that drivers have safe ways of alleviating
This session was recorded at The Health & Safety Event 2021 and features Daniel Jones - UK Training Manager, Dtec
Dr Gemma Briggs discusses research on the distraction imposed on drivers by mobile phone use, which can help to explain both how and why driving performance deteriorates. Her talk will consider how this research can: – Help those who drive for work, or employ drivers, understand specific issues with phone use – Be used to
Joe has banned mobile phone use even by Bluetooth, athough each vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth technology. “I don’t remove the Bluetooth because I don’t want to inadvertently drive someone to make a call by holding the phone,” he says. “However, we make it very clear: calls can wait. I don’t care if the Queen
Metworks is the in-house residential maintenance company for housing association Metropolitan Thames Valley Homes. Transport manager, Joe Masters, oversees a fleet of 200 Citroën Relay and Vauxhall Movano vans, all of which are in the care of individual remote operatives. Read how Metworks reduced maintenance costs, fuel costs, insurance claims and speeding with support from
All it takes to undo a lifetime’s attentive and careful driving, even for a highly trained driver, is one unintended moment of distraction, yet it has never been harder to concentrate on the task in hand.
What employees and employers need to know. An Open University Driving Change presentation by Dr Gemma Briggs
Dr Gemma Briggs Explains Driving Distraction
Try out this simple test of awareness. Count the cars…
Take our interactive and find out if you’re alert when behind the wheel. Your attention will be put to the test.
