Driving for Better Business

Did you know?

• Penalties for speeding range from £100 – £2,500 and between 3 and 6 penalty points.
• Drivers who go to court for speeding, could be fined up to 175% of their weekly salary and even be disqualified from driving.
• Speeding fines vary for certain types of roads and for different vehicle ratings.

Many van drivers are not aware that speed limits for most light commercial vehicles (LCVs) are lower than passenger cars on carriageways. As a rule, the UK speed limit for vans is 10 mph slower than...   Learn more and share with your drivers - access all 36 modules of the free Van Driver Toolkit here.

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• One of the biggest hazards and challenges of Spring driving is low sun. You must ensure you can see where you are going.
• Use the vehicle’s sun visor and wear sunglasses to minimise glare.
• You must ensure your windscreen is kept clean and your washer and wipers are working properly.

Millions of drivers suffer from spring allergies that cause runny noses, itchy eyes and sore throat. Many rely on medications that induce drowsiness which then places them at risk behind the wheel. Before combining any allergy medication with driving, read the instructions or consult with...   Learn more and share with your drivers - access all 36 modules of the free Van Driver Toolkit here.  

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• 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, tractors, caravans, horseboxes, cyclists and walkers. Loose chippings are a common sight on roads in the summer - they can cause cracked headlamps and windscreens, and damage...   Learn more and share with your drivers - access all 36 modules of the free Van Driver Toolkit here.

Did you know? MOT Tests - Half of all vans fail their MOT at the first attempt. Two thirds of vans stopped at the roadside by the DVSA have a serious mechanical defect. You are responsible - It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure the vehicle is safe and roadworthy... Learn more and share with your drivers - access all 36 modules of the free Van Driver Toolkit here.

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• Drivers face fines up to £2,500, a ban from driving and 3 penalty points for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition.
• Wearing a seat belt is law and can result in fines of up to £500 and 3 penalty points if not wearing a seat belt when supposed to.
• Airbags reduce fatalities by 24% in head-on collisions.
• 1 in 4 deaths involving vehicles driving for work.

Drivers should take the time to read the vehicle manual and familiarise themselves with any safety aids. 50% of drivers do not understand their...   Learn more and share with your drivers - access all 36 modules of the free Van Driver Toolkit here.

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• Theft of vans has been increasing over the last 5 years. Over 8,000 vans are stolen each year.
• Thefts from vans is also a massive problem with over 28,000 thefts per year.
• Most thefts from a van occur where the driver parks at home.
• Thefts of contents are often opportunistic and may occur kerbside when the vehicle is being used.

Theft of content from vans, often tools and packages for delivery, frequently cause significant damage to the vehicle and make it undriveable. Criminals have developed sophisticated techniques aimed at...   Learn more and share with your drivers - access all 36 modules of the free Van Driver Toolkit here.

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• Leaving the engine running while stationary, or ‘engine idling’ to defrost windows is an offence under Rule 123 of The Highway Code and authorities have the power to issue £20 fixed penalties for any contravention.
• Rule 229 of the Highway Code says: “Before you set off you MUST be able to see, so clear all snow and ice from all your windows.” If the windscreen is obstructed in any way, the police can fine drivers £60.

  Learn more and share with your drivers - access all 36 modules of the free Van Driver Toolkit here

Working with the National Highways Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention Team, we have produced a van driver handbook to assist van drivers and fleet operators in dispelling uncertainty and myth. You can also share the online Van Driver Toolkit with your drivers, or you may prefer to share individual modules whenever you want to check understanding of best practice, or reinforce your driving for work policies. The Van Driver Handbook will help you implement best practice for what is required to reduce costs, improve operating conditions and ensure safe and legal vehicles and wellbeing for your drivers.

This session was recorded at The Health & Safety Event 2021 and features Simon Turner - Campaign Manager, Driving for Better Business

Are you a Safety Manager new to managing driver safety? This session will get you up to speed so you can get maximum value from the rest of our presentations. What are the key areas of managing driver and vehicle risk and who is responsible? This session was recorded at The Health & Safety Event 2022 and features Simon Turner - Campaign Manager, Driving for Better Business and Nick List - VP Business Development, EU, eDriving

This session was recorded at The Health & Safety Event 2021 and features Simon Turner - Campaign Manager, Driving for Better Business

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 & Safety Event 2022 and features Alison Moriarty – Fleet Risk Director, DRiiVE Consulting