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Make the Pledge for road safety

Road safety charity Brake is encouraging fleet managers to ensure their drivers commit to being ‘sustainable, sober, secure, silent, sharp and slow’. Here Andrew Ryan looks at how to get these messages across

Driver management 19 Jan

Mind your manners: How psychology and peer pressure affect driving attitudes

TRL head of transport psychology Shaun Helman and sustainable travel lead Scott Davidson explain how fleet managers can use a range of psychology interventions to change the way drivers behave

Driver management 17 Jan

Cut road risk with clear driver distraction policy

Implementation and enforcement of a code of practice can reduce the threat from one of the biggest dangers facing road users. Andrew Ryan reports

Driver management 12 Jan

Brake offers free fleet safety back to basics webinar

Brake, the road safety charity, is running a free webinar for fleet and road safety professionals on the importance of fleet safety policies and procedures.

11 Jan

Richard Brown, managing director of Licence Check

Licence Check calls for further focus on driver behaviour as road deaths rise

There has been a significant increase in the number of people killed, or seriously injured, in road traffic accidents between June 2015 and 2016, the latest figures from the Department of Transport show.

19 Dec

Safety champions honoured at Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards

Transport for London (TfL) and the Freight Transport Association (FTA) were among those who have been recognised internationally at the Prince Michael Road Safety Awards.

19 Dec

Motorists back blanket block on use of mobiles behind the wheel

Two-thirds of motorists believe the Government should introduce technology to disable certain phone functions for the sake of safety, according to new research by Continental Tyres.

16 Dec

Safety: Three ways telematics can improve safety

Installing the technology can have a significant influence on the incident rate of a fleet. Here Andrew Ryan looks at how you should use the data

Telematics 12 Dec

Safety: Technology to keep your drivers safe

Manufacturers are developing ever-more sophisticated systems to cut the number of collisions. Simon Harris looks at some of the latest technology

Accident Management 9 Dec

Safety: The reality of road safety

Elaine Corner sustained serious injuries after being knocked off her motorbike by an at-work driver. Here she shares her story and explains why fleet managers need to treat road safety seriously.

Accident Management 8 Dec

Thatcham calls for manufacturers to fit safety tech as standard

Thatcham Research is urging vehicle manufacturers to fit life-saving safety technology such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) to cars as standard, rather than as an optional extra.

30 Nov

Fleet managers urged to 'Make the Pledge' in Road Safety Week

Fleet managers are being urged to 'Make the Pledge' in Road Safety Week, which takes place between November 21 and 27.

18 Nov

'Many businesses' guilty of poor driver risk management

Many companies are managing the risks of drivers on company business “inconsistently and in some cases poorly”, which is a risk to themselves and other road users.

17 Nov

Van and truck accreditation should extend to cars, FIAG workshop hears

Accreditation schemes for van and truck operators should extend to cars, according to a former police chief.

28 Oct

Thatcham calls for manufacturers to make active safety technologies a top priority

Thatcham Research has called for manufacturers to achieve the maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating as standard after the Fiat Tipo was awarded three stars.

26 Oct

Specsavers issues advice for safe driving at night

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has issued advice for employers and their employees who drive in the dark, ahead of the clocks going back this weekend.

25 Oct

DVLA accused of ‘major failings’ with fitness to drive rules

Major failings in assessing people’s fitness to drive have left them unable to work and isolated, according to a new report published today.

20 Oct

Grey fleet drivers ‘more likely’ to break the law than company car drivers

Drivers who use their own vehicle for work are more likely to pose a road safety risk than company car drivers, according to new research from Lex Autolease.

11 Oct

Growing call for drink-drive limit to be lowered

Brake has joined a wide range other groups, including the RAC Foundation, the AA and IAM RoadSmart, calling for MPs to reduce the drink-drive limit.

10 Oct

Malcolm Maycock receives Brake’s Kevin Storey Award

Licence Bureau managing director Malcolm Maycock has received the Kevin Storey Award for outstanding commitment to road safety at Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards.

10 Oct

safety and risk management - Page 84

Make the Pledge for road safety

Mind your manners: How psychology and peer pressure affect driving attitudes

Cut road risk with clear driver distraction policy

Brake offers free fleet safety back to basics webinar

Licence Check calls for further focus on driver behaviour as road deaths rise

Safety champions honoured at Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards

Motorists back blanket block on use of mobiles behind the wheel

Safety: Three ways telematics can improve safety

Safety: Technology to keep your drivers safe

Safety: The reality of road safety

Thatcham calls for manufacturers to fit safety tech as standard

Fleet managers urged to 'Make the Pledge' in Road Safety Week

'Many businesses' guilty of poor driver risk management

Van and truck accreditation should extend to cars, FIAG workshop hears

Thatcham calls for manufacturers to make active safety technologies a top priority

Specsavers issues advice for safe driving at night

DVLA accused of ‘major failings’ with fitness to drive rules

Grey fleet drivers ‘more likely’ to break the law than company car drivers

Growing call for drink-drive limit to be lowered

Malcolm Maycock receives Brake’s Kevin Storey Award

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GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

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

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

safety and risk management - Page 84

Make the Pledge for road safety

Mind your manners: How psychology and peer pressure affect driving attitudes

Cut road risk with clear driver distraction policy

Brake offers free fleet safety back to basics webinar

Licence Check calls for further focus on driver behaviour as road deaths rise

Safety champions honoured at Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards

Motorists back blanket block on use of mobiles behind the wheel

Safety: Three ways telematics can improve safety

Safety: Technology to keep your drivers safe

Safety: The reality of road safety

Thatcham calls for manufacturers to fit safety tech as standard

Fleet managers urged to 'Make the Pledge' in Road Safety Week

'Many businesses' guilty of poor driver risk management

Van and truck accreditation should extend to cars, FIAG workshop hears

Thatcham calls for manufacturers to make active safety technologies a top priority

Specsavers issues advice for safe driving at night

DVLA accused of ‘major failings’ with fitness to drive rules

Grey fleet drivers ‘more likely’ to break the law than company car drivers

Growing call for drink-drive limit to be lowered

Malcolm Maycock receives Brake’s Kevin Storey Award

Most read

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

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

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

Consultation launched to restore 2030 ICE ban

Fleet management software firm focusing on long-term future

Government seeks views on 4.25-tonne electric van regulations

‘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