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Commuting crash risk revealed in survey

More than a quarter of drivers have been in an accident on their way to work and nearly a third have had a near miss in the last year, according to a web poll from IAM Drive & Survive.

2 Jul

£15m boost to improve cycle accident hotspots

A further £15m funding to tackle dangerous junctions for cyclists across the country was announced today by transport ministers Norman Baker and Mike Penning.

27 Jun

Black box pilot for young drivers at work launched

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) in Scotland has teamed up with MyDrive Solutions, an insurance telematics specialist, to launch a pilot project using telematic devices (black boxes) to monitor the at-work driving of young people.

26 Jun

Pennine Magpie chooses Cardinus for fleet safety programme

Pennine Magpie Limited has chosen Cardinus Risk Management and insurance company Wilby to supply a driving at work policy and company handbook for its fleet safety programme.

22 Jun

Prevention better than cure

Total Accident Management and TR Fleet are hosting a risk management seminar on July 6 at the BMW Group Plant in Oxford to help fleet managers and employers understand how the law around company fleets is changing and to highlight the benefits of effectively identifying and managing their risk.

22 Jun

Fleets urged to manage the risks posed by using agency drivers

Research has shown that agency drivers are more prone to be involved in collisions and with 42% of UK companies using temporary staff as drivers it is a key safety issue fleet managers need to address.

20 Jun

Fleets in focus: Miele

Outsourcing fleet management may not be right for everyone, but a lack of internal resource means it gives Tony Stephens strength in depth.

Business profiles - fleet 19 Jun

A day in the life: Aviva risk adviser

Steve Palmer helps companies reduce accidents and lower the cost of insurance through improved risk management.

Business profiles - supplier 19 Jun

Fleet collision rates higher than those of private drivers

Business drivers have collision rates that are 30–40% higher than those of private drivers, research suggests.

13 Jun

Driver behaviour is key to reducing accidents

Driver training needs a complete overhaul in order to tackle the real issue at the centre of accidents: behaviour.

13 Jun

Speed chosen over safety

Business drivers see speeding as a lesser crime than their private motoring counterparts, according to a new study.

12 Jun

Action plea over young drivers

One-third of companies do not have a minimum age restriction on driving for work, while one-fifth don’t have a policy for young drivers.

12 Jun

Hand out tougher penalties to mobile phone users, say motorists

Nine out of ten motorists believe that drivers caught using a mobile phone behind the wheel should receive harsher penalties, a survey suggests.

8 Jun

Massive support for new driving offence, says IAM

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed that 94% of drivers support the planned new driving offence, causing serious injury by dangerous driving

7 Jun

Changes to minimum medical standards for driving 'strike right balance'

Proposed amendments to the minimum medical standards for eyesight and epilepsy for driving ‘strike the right balance’, says the road safety minister.

30 May

Brake urges drivers to slow down during half term

Drivers are being urged to slow down to protect children on foot and bicycle, as research out today by Brake and Direct Line reveals the extent to which speeding in communities has become ingrained in many people's regular driving habits, especially young and male drivers.

30 May

safety and risk management - Page 116

Commuting crash risk revealed in survey

£15m boost to improve cycle accident hotspots

Black box pilot for young drivers at work launched

Pennine Magpie chooses Cardinus for fleet safety programme

Prevention better than cure

Fleets urged to manage the risks posed by using agency drivers

Fleets in focus: Miele

A day in the life: Aviva risk adviser

Fleet collision rates higher than those of private drivers

Driver behaviour is key to reducing accidents

Speed chosen over safety

Action plea over young drivers

Hand out tougher penalties to mobile phone users, say motorists

Massive support for new driving offence, says IAM

Changes to minimum medical standards for driving 'strike right balance'

Brake urges drivers to slow down during half term

RoSPA and MyDrive Solutions sign agreement to promote safer driving

GEM supports research into road safety partnerships in 2012

Companies risk huge penalties for drivers who cause accidents whilst on the phone

10 essential elements to risk management

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

safety and risk management - Page 116

Commuting crash risk revealed in survey

£15m boost to improve cycle accident hotspots

Black box pilot for young drivers at work launched

Pennine Magpie chooses Cardinus for fleet safety programme

Prevention better than cure

Fleets urged to manage the risks posed by using agency drivers

Fleets in focus: Miele

A day in the life: Aviva risk adviser

Fleet collision rates higher than those of private drivers

Driver behaviour is key to reducing accidents

Speed chosen over safety

Action plea over young drivers

Hand out tougher penalties to mobile phone users, say motorists

Massive support for new driving offence, says IAM

Changes to minimum medical standards for driving 'strike right balance'

Brake urges drivers to slow down during half term

RoSPA and MyDrive Solutions sign agreement to promote safer driving

GEM supports research into road safety partnerships in 2012

Companies risk huge penalties for drivers who cause accidents whilst on the phone

10 essential elements to risk management

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Dacia Sandero maintains top spot ahead of Tesla Model Y and VW Golf

Do you need a tachograph? Find out here

UK car production falls by almost a third in November

Iain Forsyth named as managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK