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Brake offers crisis response training for executive management, HR professionals and fleet managers

Brake is inviting executive management, HR professionals and fleet management personnel to attend its crisis response training course.

11 May

Nissan adopts Victorian-era technology to reduce smartphone distraction while driving

Nissan GB has adopted a technology that’s almost 200 years old to create a concept solution for reducing smartphone distraction at the wheel.

3 May

Different approaches to influence driver behaviour

Some take the telematics combined with rewards route, others feel that ‘stick’ works better than the ‘carrot’ when trying to get drivers to check their vehicles

Telematics 20 Apr

Operating sat-navs to be included in revised driving test

Learner drivers will have to operate a satellite navigation system during their driving test as part of changes to the test aimed at improving road safety.

18 Apr

TomTom Telematics European driver of the year

TomTom Telematics launches European safe business driver competition

TomTom Telematics has launched its inaugural driver of the year awards to help promote safer and more responsible driving standards among European business fleets.

13 Apr

BMW 5 Series gets top marks in latest Euro NCAP results

Euro NCAP has released the test results of two new cars. The BMW 5 Series gets a five-star safety rating while Fiat’s made-over Doblò gets a less impressive three stars.

13 Apr

Crash risk for at-work drivers highlighted in IAM RoadSmart video

A video highlighting the risks of accidents faced by at-work drivers has been produced by IAM RoadSmart.

22 Mar

GEM Motoring Assist urges drivers to reduce risk by not eating behind the wheel

Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to avoid eating and drinking while at the wheel.

17 Mar

IAM Roadsmart outlines tips for using technology when driving

Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, outlines some simple tips for drivers using technology.

3 Mar

New punishments ‘will deter’ 91% of drivers from using mobile phones while driving

Tough new penalties for using a mobile phone while driving could see the number of offenders drop dramatically, new research suggests.

1 Mar

Level crossing safety in spotlight as swerving drivers risk licence (video)

Operator Network Rail has released footage showing a motorist putting their life and others at risk as they swerve at speed around safety barriers at a Black Country level crossing.

17 Feb

84% of drivers admit to driving when ‘very tired’, AA finds

Eight out of ten drivers (84%) have driven even though they were 'very tired', according to an AA-Populus Driver Poll.

10 Feb

Road safety campaign urges drivers to act on vehicle safety issues

The DVSA is urging drivers to check their vehicles, parts or accessories aren’t one of the 2.6 million vehicles in Great Britain subject to a safety recall.

6 Feb

Partnership renews calls for fast track sleep apnoea treatment

A fresh call has been made for the Government to act to prevent vocational drivers suffering from sleep apnoea from facing a ‘life sentence’ of guilt.

3 Feb

Global online road safety course launched for managers

An academic partnership has launched a new online educational road safety training programme.

3 Feb

Licence Bureau launches safer driving guide

Licence Bureau has launched a new driver safety guide, in association with safety charity Brake, to highlight typical driving distractions.

1 Feb

Police Federation calls for seizure of phones

A member of the Police Federation of England and Wales has suggested that motorists who use their mobiles illegally at the wheel should have them confiscated.

1 Feb

Targeted safety measures key to cutting road deaths of young drivers, says report

Zero tolerance on drink-driving and graduated driver licensing schemes should become the norm in order to help tackle the disproportionate risks faced by young drivers.

26 Jan

First two-star Euro NCAP rating since 2008 bucks car safety trend

Thatcham Research says the Ford Mustang bucks the positive trend towards safer cars by not offering similar levels of safety in the UK as in the United States.

25 Jan

mobile phone use behind the wheel, mobile phone convictions

Clampdown on drivers ‘not enough’, says Continental Tyres

Police forces are targetting motorists using mobiles illegally, yet new evidence suggests a new approach is needed or road safety is at risk.

25 Jan

safety and risk management - Page 83

Brake offers crisis response training for executive management, HR professionals and fleet managers

Nissan adopts Victorian-era technology to reduce smartphone distraction while driving

Different approaches to influence driver behaviour

Operating sat-navs to be included in revised driving test

TomTom Telematics launches European safe business driver competition

BMW 5 Series gets top marks in latest Euro NCAP results

Crash risk for at-work drivers highlighted in IAM RoadSmart video

GEM Motoring Assist urges drivers to reduce risk by not eating behind the wheel

IAM Roadsmart outlines tips for using technology when driving

New punishments ‘will deter’ 91% of drivers from using mobile phones while driving

Level crossing safety in spotlight as swerving drivers risk licence (video)

84% of drivers admit to driving when ‘very tired’, AA finds

Road safety campaign urges drivers to act on vehicle safety issues

Partnership renews calls for fast track sleep apnoea treatment

Global online road safety course launched for managers

Licence Bureau launches safer driving guide

Police Federation calls for seizure of phones

Targeted safety measures key to cutting road deaths of young drivers, says report

First two-star Euro NCAP rating since 2008 bucks car safety trend

Clampdown on drivers ‘not enough’, says Continental Tyres

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safety and risk management - Page 83

Brake offers crisis response training for executive management, HR professionals and fleet managers

Nissan adopts Victorian-era technology to reduce smartphone distraction while driving

Different approaches to influence driver behaviour

Operating sat-navs to be included in revised driving test

TomTom Telematics launches European safe business driver competition

BMW 5 Series gets top marks in latest Euro NCAP results

Crash risk for at-work drivers highlighted in IAM RoadSmart video

GEM Motoring Assist urges drivers to reduce risk by not eating behind the wheel

IAM Roadsmart outlines tips for using technology when driving

New punishments ‘will deter’ 91% of drivers from using mobile phones while driving

Level crossing safety in spotlight as swerving drivers risk licence (video)

84% of drivers admit to driving when ‘very tired’, AA finds

Road safety campaign urges drivers to act on vehicle safety issues

Partnership renews calls for fast track sleep apnoea treatment

Global online road safety course launched for managers

Licence Bureau launches safer driving guide

Police Federation calls for seizure of phones

Targeted safety measures key to cutting road deaths of young drivers, says report

First two-star Euro NCAP rating since 2008 bucks car safety trend

Clampdown on drivers ‘not enough’, says Continental Tyres

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Fleets warned not to ‘hold their breath’ for a calmer 2025

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Fleet management software firm focusing on long-term future

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

Chinese electric van achieves Euro NCAP Platinum rating

M20 motorway closure to remove contraflow in time for Christmas